monovalent
- adjective
- /ˌmɒnəˈveɪlənt/
- Specialized
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monovalente
- It's a bit of a problem that they need to address (probably by switching to multiple monovalent inactivated polio vaccines).
- monovalent vaccine
Examples
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No clinically significant effects on serological response to hepatitis A vaccination were detected when given in combination with other vaccines, either as monovalent or multivalent formulations.
Academic text (2007) -
Seroconversion rates for Twinrix were found to be comparable to conversion rates following monovalent hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination (99.6% vs. 99.3%).
Academic text (2007) -
The serum sample from this patient was tested with monovalent anti-IgG conjugate.
Academic text (1991) -
In addition to the seasonal vaccine, a new monovalent vaccine against A(H1N1)pdm09 virus was introduced at the same year end.
Academic text (2013) -
The previous association of GBS with the 1976 vaccine raised concerns about the potential for a similar association with the new A(H1N1)pdm09 monovalent vaccines.
Academic text (2013) -
The final sample therefore consisted of 67 children (28 girls, 39 boys), of whom 25 received monovalent immunoglobulin, 23 the two-component preparation, and 19 placebo.
Academic text (1992) -
Reliance on monovalent OPV1, monovalent OPV3, and bivalent OPV in supplemental vaccination activities has contributed to the emergence of VDPV2.
Academic text (2013) -
Reliance on monovalent OPV1, monovalent OPV3, and bivalent OPV in supplemental vaccination activities has contributed to the emergence of VDPV2.
Academic text (2013) -
The doctor recommended a monovalent vaccine that targets only the A(H1N1)pdm09 virus.
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Many health organizations are advocating the use of monovalent immunizations to enhance patient safety.
Antonyms
How Specific
- Specialized
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3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
monovalent = valent (transparent) = mono + valent
The word is directly built from mono- 'one' plus valent 'having a valence', so the sense of a single valence or single target is compositional.
Etymology
Monovalent comes from mono- meaning 'one' and valent meaning 'power to join', the same 'mono-' you see in monopoly. So a monovalent vaccine or antibody works against only 'one' specific germ or strain.