monovalent /mono·va·lent/ (-va´lent)
monovalent
1. having a valency of one.
2. capable of combining with only one antigenic specificity or with only one antibody specificity.
mon·o·va·lent (m n  -v  lnt)adj. 1. Able to form only one covalent or ionic bond. 2. Having a valence of one; univalent. 3. Of or relating to an antiserum containing an antibody or antibodies specific for one antigen. 4. Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism. 5. Having only one site of attachment. Used of an antibody or antigen. mon o·valence, mono·valen·cy n. |
monovalent
[-vā′lənt]
1 also called univalent. describing an atom or radical having the valence or combining power of one hydrogen atom. See also valence.
2 describing a serum antibody capable of combining with only one antigen or complement.
monovalent
1. having a valency of one.
2. capable of binding with only one antigenic or antibody specificity.
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