multivalent

  1. Adjective.  (chemistry) Having more than one valency or having a valency greater than 3; polyvalent.
  2. Adjective.  (genetics) Having three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.
  3. Adjective.  (immunology) Having more than one attachment site for an antibody or antigen.
  4. Adjective.  Having many meanings.

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