HyperDic: polyvalent

English > 2 senses of the word polyvalent:
ADJECTIVEallpolyvalentcontaining several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
allpolyvalent, multivalenthaving more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
English > polyvalent: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningContaining several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen.
Example"a polyvalent vaccine"
CategoryimmunologyThe branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system
Attribute ofvalence, valency(biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
OppositemonovalentContaining only one kind of antibody
Spanishmultivalente, polivalente
Nounspolyvalence, polyvalency(toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism
English > polyvalent: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher.
Synonymmultivalent
Categorychemistry, chemical scienceThe science of matter
Attribute ofvalence, valency(chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals
Oppositemonovalent, univalentHaving a valence of 1
Spanishmultivalente, polivalente
Nounspolyvalence, polyvalency(chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two

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