monovalent

Definition of Monovalent in English :

1. monovalent

containing only one kind of antibody

2. monovalent, univalent

having a valence of 1

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Monovalent

adjective

chemistry

a.

having a valency of one

b.

having only one valency

Also: univalent

adjective

1.

designating an antibody, or antigen, that combines with only one specific antigen, or antibody

2.

a.

having one valence

b.

having a valence of one

adj.

1. Immunology

a. Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism or virus. Used of a vaccine or serum.

b. Having only one site of attachment. Used of an antibody or antigen.

2. Chemistry Univalent.