bivalent

bivalent definition - medical

bi·va·lent (bī-vāˈlənt)

adjective
  1. Having a valence of 2; divalent.
  2. Consisting of a pair of homologous, synapsed chromosomes, as occurs during meiosis; double.
noun
A pair of homologous, synapsed chromosomes associated together during meiosis.

Related Forms:

  • bi·vaˈlence, bi·vaˈlen·cy noun

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