adjective
- Chemistry. univalent.
- Immunology.
- containing only one kind of antibody.
- pertaining to an antibody fragment with one antigen-binding site.
adjective
- chem
- having a valency of one
- having only one valency
Also: univalent
adj.
- Able to form only one covalent or ionic bond.
- Having a valence of one; univalent.
- Of or relating to an antiserum containing an antibody or antibodies specific for one antigen.
- Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism.
- Having only one site of attachment. Used of an antibody or antigen.
- Having a valence of 1; univalent.
- Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism or virus. Used of a vaccine or serum.