Bivalent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /baɪˈveɪlÉ™nt/, /ˈbɪvÉ™lÉ™nt/

Origin

- + valent + -

Full definition of bivalent

Adjective

1. (chemistry) Having a valence of 2.
2. (genetics) Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.

Derived terms

• bivalence
• bivalency

Related terms

• univalent
• polyvalent

Noun

1. (genetics) Any bivalent chromosome.----