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polyvalent
[ pol-ee-vey-luhnt, puh-liv-uh-luhnt ]
/ ˌpɒl iˈveɪ lənt, pəˈlɪv ə lənt /
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adjective
Chemistry. having more than one valence.
Bacteriology. (of an immune serum) containing several antibodies, each capable of reacting with a specific antigen.
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OTHER WORDS FROM polyvalent
pol·y·va·lence, nounWords nearby polyvalent
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How to use polyvalent in a sentence
The general use of the present commercial polyvalent protective against influenza is not considered desirable.
The complement fixation test is like a Wassermann reaction, but the antigen should be polyvalent.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation|Austin O'MalleyA polyvalent vaccine contains several strains of the infective agent and a mixed contains several different organisms.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology|Charles Bradfield MorreyCommercial vaccines are stock vaccines and are usually polyvalent or even mixed.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology|Charles Bradfield Morrey
British Dictionary definitions for polyvalent
polyvalent
/ (ˌpɒlɪˈveɪlənt, pəˈlɪvələnt) /
adjective
chem having more than one valency
(of a vaccine)
- effective against several strains of the same disease-producing microorganism, antigen, or toxin
- produced from cultures containing several strains of the same microorganism
Derived forms of polyvalent
polyvalency, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for polyvalent
polyvalent
[ pŏl′ē-vā′lənt ]
adj.
Acting against or interacting with more than one kind of antigen, antibody, toxin, or microorganism.
Having more than one chemical valence.
Other words from polyvalent
pol′y•va′lence null n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for polyvalent
polyvalent
[ pŏl′ē-vā′lənt ]
Acting against or interacting with more than one kind of antigen, antibody, toxin, or microorganism.
Having more than one valence. Iron and manganese are polyvalent elements.
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