Lexic.us

Definition of Bivalent

1. Adjective. Having a valence of two or having two valences.

2. Adjective. Used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis.

Definition of Bivalent

1. a. Equivalent in combining or displacing power to two atoms of hydrogen; dyad.

Definition of Bivalent

1. a pair of chromosomes [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bivalent

1. Used of two homologous chromosomes when they are in synapsis during meiosis. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bivalent

biundulant meningoencephalitis biunique biuniqueness biuniquenesses biuret biuret reaction biuret reagent biuret test bivalence bivalence

bivalences bivalencies bivalency bivalency bivalent (current term) bivalent (current term) bivalents bivalent antibody bivalent chromosome bivalent gas gangrene antitoxin

bivalve bivalve bivalved bivalved bivalves bivalve speculum Bivalvia bivariate bivector biventer

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