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polyvalency (n)
(chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
(toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism
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(chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two, (toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of m
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The polyvalency of antibodies enables them to bind to a wide range of antigens.
The polyvalency of the virus allowed it to infect multiple cell types.
The polyvalency of the vaccine provided protection against several strains of the bacterium.
The polyvalency of the enzyme allowed it to catalyze multiple reactions.