(mon″o-va´lәnt) having a valence of one; called also univalent. denoting an antiserum, vaccine, or antitoxin specific for a single antigen or organism. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Mo·nov'a·lent adjective [ Mono- + Latin valens , present participle See Valence .] (Chemistry) Having a valence of one; univalent. See Univalent . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/97
having titer against only one kind, as in Monovalent Antivenin. Only effective against the venom of one particular genus or species. Found on http://www.kingsnake.com/articles/Glossary.html
Type: Term Pronunciation: mon′ō-vā′lent Definitions: 1. Having the combining power (valence) of a hydrogen atom. 2. Pertaining to a monovalent (specific) antiserum to a single antigen or organism. Synonyms: monatomic2, univalent Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=55971