univalent

univalent definition - medical

u·ni·va·lent (yo͞oˌnĭ-vāˈlənt)

adjective
  1. Having valence 1.
  2. Having only one valence.
  3. Of or relating to a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.
noun
A univalent chromosome.

Related Forms:

  • uˌni·vaˈlence, uˌni·vaˈlen·cy noun

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