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polyvalence

polyvalence

9.9
A medicine like a vaccine that works against several different germs and poisons
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒliˈveɪləns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : polivalencia
  • The polyvalence of this antivenom makes it suitable for treating bites from several types of snakes.

Examples

  • Researchers are investigating vaccines with increased polyvalence to address rapidly mutating viruses.

  • A high degree of polyvalence is essential for effective broad-spectrum antibiotics.

  • The polyvalence of the drug is remarkable!

  • Many scientists are excited about the potential of polyvalence!

  • The polyvalence of this antivenom makes it suitable for treating bites from several types of snakes.

  • Researchers are investigating vaccines with increased polyvalence to address rapidly mutating viruses.

  • A high degree of polyvalence is essential for effective broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Synonyms

polyvalency
vspolyvalence
  • Specialized
9.9

The ability of a medicine to protect against several different toxins or germs

is the general state or quality rather than a specific substance capacity

Surface Forms

polyvalence singular
polyvalences plural

Morphology

polyvalence = valence (semi-transparent) = poly + valence

The form is clearly poly- plus valence, but the immunological meaning is a specialized extension of the scientific term.

Etymology

The word polyvalence comes from poly- 'many' and valence 'capacity to act'. So in medicine it describes a vaccine or antivenom that works against several different toxins or germs.