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Definition of Polyvalent

1. Adjective. Containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen. "A polyvalent vaccine"

2. Adjective. Having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher.

Definition of Polyvalent

1. a. Multivalent.

Definition of Polyvalent

1. Adjective. multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles. ¹

2. Adjective. (chemistry) Having a high valence, especially more than three ¹

3. Adjective. (chemistry) Having multiple valencies ¹

4. Adjective. (biology) Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Polyvalent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Polyvalent

1. Having more than one valence. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyvalent

polyurethane foam polyurethaned polyurethanes polyuria polyuria test polyurias polyuric polyuridine polyuridylic acid polyuronide

polyuronides polyvalence polyvalences polyvalencies polyvalency polyvalent (current term) polyvalent allergy polyvalent antiserum polyvalent serum polyvalent vaccine

polyvariant polyve polyves polyvidone polyvinyl polyvinyl-formaldehyde polyvinyl acetate polyvinyl alcohol polyvinyl alcohol oxidase polyvinyl chloride

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