monovalent

• Bezeichnet etwas, das eine einwertige Valenz oder Bindungsfähigkeit besitzt; wird in der Chemie und Immunologie verwendet. Auch im Sinne von eindeutig oder einsilbig gebraucht.

Describes something that has a single valence or combining power; used in chemistry and immunology.

1. Containing one type of antibodyC1formalmedical

   Describing a vaccine or serum that contains only one type of antibody, targeting a single antigen.

   Einen Antikörpertyp enthaltend

   • The monovalent vaccine was designed to protect against a specific strain of the virus.
   • Researchers developed a monovalent serum for the new variant.
   • Monovalent formulations are often used in initial immunization studies.

   Synonymeunivalent

   Antonymepolyvalent

2. Having a valence of oneC1formalscientific

   In chemistry, describing an atom or ion that has a valence of one, meaning it can form one chemical bond.

   einwertig

   • Hydrogen is a monovalent element, forming only one bond.
   • Monovalent ions like sodium and potassium are crucial for nerve function.
   • The monovalent nature of chlorine allows it to form simple salts.

   Synonymeunivalent

   Antonymebivalentdivalentmultivalentpolyvalent