polygen

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polygen

(pŏl′ĕ-jĕn)

1. An element that has more than one valency and that can form more than one series of compounds.

2. An antigen that will cause the formation of two or more specific antibodies.

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Research on Computer Graphics and its applications is supported by a Silicon Graphics workstation with software packages that include BIOSYM and POLYGEN. All machines on the campus are connected via Ethernet and all have access to Internet.

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Previously co-founded Polygen Corp., a computer software company focused on the chemical and pharmaceutical research industries.