monovalent

/ˌmɑnəˈveɪlənt/
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Definitions of monovalent
  1. adjective
    containing only one kind of antibody
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    antonyms:
    polyvalent
    containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
  2. adjective
    having a valence of 1
    synonyms: univalent
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    antonyms:
    polyvalent
    (chemistry) able to displace or combine with 3 or more hydrogen atoms when forming a compound
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