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tetravalent Definition

tetra·valent (te′trə vā′lənt)

adjective

  1. having four valences
  2. having a valence of four
tetravalent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • vaccine: At present it seems reasonable to recommend that tetravalent meningococcal vaccine be given to all persons with LCCD.