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bivalent
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[bʌɪˈveɪlənt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- (of homologous chromosomes) associated in pairs
- inducing a protective immune response against two different types or strains of microorganism or virus
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from bi- ‘two’ + Latin valent- ‘being strong’ (from the verb valere)
[bʌɪˈveɪlənt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a pair of homologous chromosomes
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from bi- ‘two’ + Latin valent- ‘being strong’ (from the verb valere)
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