monovalent
Americanadjective
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Chemistry. univalent.
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Immunology.
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containing only one kind of antibody.
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pertaining to an antibody fragment with one antigen-binding site.
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adjective
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Having a valence of 1; univalent.
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Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism or virus. Used of a vaccine or serum.
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Some countries were indeed able to quash type 2 outbreaks with the monovalent vaccine.
From Science Magazine ● May 7, 2024
In contrast, the three monovalent vaccines and previous XBB.1.5 infection were barely effective in blocking infection by BA.2.86.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2024
It will be a monovalent vaccine focused only on XBB.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Tan said he agrees that a monovalent is best, in part because it's easier to produce and will be more accessible in countries of lower socioeconomic status.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2023
In these salts X = NO2 and M = one atomic proportion of a monovalent metal, or the equivalent quantity of a divalent metal.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
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