pol·y·va·lent   (pŏl'ē-vā'lənt)    adj.   Acting against or interacting with more than one kind of antigen, antibody, toxin, or microorganism. Chemistry Having more than one valence. Having a valence of 3 or higher. pol'y·va'lence, pol'y·va'len·cy n.

Main Entry: poly·va·lent
Pronunciation: "päl-i-'vA-l&nt
Function: adjective
1 a : having a chemical valence greater usuallythan two b : having variable valence
2 : effective against, sensitive toward, or counteracting more than one exciting agent (as a toxin or antigen) polyvalent vaccine> —poly·va·lence /-l&n(t)s/ noun

polyvalent pol·y·va·lent (pŏl'ē-vā'lənt)
adj.

1. Acting against or interacting with more than one kind of antigen, antibody, toxin, or microorganism.

2. Having more than one chemical valence.

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pol'y·va'lence or pol'y·va'len·cy n.