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univalent

uni·va·lent

UK/ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/ US/juːˈnɪvələnt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis

  • “a univalent chromosome”
2.

having a valence of 1

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Origin

From uni- + -valent.

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