monovalent
[ mon-uh-vey-luhnt ]
/ ˌmɒn əˈveɪ lənt /
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adjective
Chemistry. univalent.
Immunology.
- containing only one kind of antibody.
- pertaining to an antibody fragment with one antigen-binding site.
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British Dictionary definitions for monovalent
monovalent
/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈveɪlənt) /
adjective
chem
- having a valency of one
- having only one valency
Derived forms of monovalent
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Medical definitions for monovalent
monovalent
[ mŏn′ə-vā′lənt ]
adj.
Able to form only one covalent or ionic bond.
Having a valence of one; univalent.
Of or relating to an antiserum containing an antibody or antibodies specific for one antigen.
Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism.
Having only one site of attachment. Used of an antibody or antigen.
Other words from monovalent
mon′o•va′lence null n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for monovalent
monovalent
[ mŏn′ə-vā′lənt ]
Having a valence of 1; univalent.
Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism or virus. Used of a vaccine or serum.
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