multivalent

(mŭlˌtĭ-vāˈlənt, mŭl-tĭvˈə-lənt)

1. Chemistry Polyvalent.
2. Genetics Of or relating to the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.
3. Immunology Having several sites of attachment for an antibody or antigen.
4. Having various meanings or values: subtle, multivalent allegory.

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• mulˌti·vaˈlence noun