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Definition of Multivalent

1. Adjective. Used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.

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

3. Adjective. Having many values, meanings, or appeals. "Subtle, multivalent allegory"

Definition of Multivalent

1. a. Having a valence greater than one, as silicon.

Definition of Multivalent

1. Adjective. (chemistry) Having more than one valency or having a valency greater than 3; polyvalent ¹

2. Adjective. (genetics) Having three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis ¹

3. Adjective. (immunology) Having more than one attachment site for an antibody or antigen ¹

4. Adjective. Having many meanings ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Multivalent

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Multivalent

1. Having a valence greater than one, as silicon. Having more than one degree of valence, as sulphur. Origin: Multi- + L. Valens, p. Pr. See Valence. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Multivalent

multiturbine multiturreted multiubiquitin multiubiquitination multiubiquitylation multiunion multiunit multiusage multiuse multiuser

multiusing multivacancy multivalence multivalences multivalency multivalent (current term) multivalent vaccine multivalents multivalley multivalue

multivalued multivaluedness multivalve multivalves multivalvular multivariable multivariance multivariant multivariate multivariate analysis

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