Bivalent

noun

/baɪˈveɪlənt/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounAny bivalent chromosome.

2.adjectiveHaving a valence of 2; having two ligands

3.adjectiveOf, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.

4.adjective(of a vaccine) Protecting against two different viruses.

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