monovalent









monovalent


adjective

  1. Chemistry. univalent.
  2. Immunology.
    1. containing only one kind of antibody.
    2. pertaining to an antibody fragment with one antigen-binding site.

adjective

  1. chem
    1. having a valency of one
    2. having only one valency

    Also: univalent

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.

  1. Having a valence of 1; univalent.
  2. Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism or virus. Used of a vaccine or serum.
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