Univalent

//ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any univalent chromosome.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having an atomic valence of 1, or having only one valence. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having a vaccine valence of 1. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of, or relating to, a chromosome that is not paired with its homologous chromosome during synapsis. not-comparable
  4. 4
    (Holomorphic and) injective. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having a valence of 1 wordnet
  2. 2
    used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis wordnet

Etymology

From uni- + -valent.

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