univalent

Definition of Univalent in English :

1. univalent

used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis

Example Sentences:
'a univalent chromosome'

2. monovalent, univalent

having a valence of 1

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Univalent

adjective

1.

(of a chromosome during meiosis) not paired with its homologue

2. chemistry another word for monovalent

adjective

1. Biology

single; unpaired

said of a chromosome

2. Chemistry

monovalent (sense 2)

adj.

1. Chemistry

a. Having valence 1, regardless of whether the valence is positive or negative.

b. Having only one valence.

2. Genetics Of or relating to a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.

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

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

n.
Genetics

A univalent chromosome.