polyvalent
Having multiple valences
Polyvalent means having multiple values, functions, or effects.
In chemistry and immunology, a polyvalent substance has multiple valences or acts against several strains: a polyvalent vaccine protects against multiple variants.
More broadly, polyvalent describes anything multifunctional or versatile: The word carries polyvalent meanings depending on context.
Protein targeting foreign substances
- antigenImmune response inducer
- vaccineDisease prevention injection
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- epitopeAntibody binding region
cross-reactivity · antiserum · antitoxin · antivenom · serum · neutralization · immunity · inoculation
Having many dimensions
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- multipurposeUseful for varied applications
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- multiskilledCapable in various domains
all-rounder · jack-of-all-trades · flexible · dynamic · wide-ranging · diverse · varied · multitalented
Legally or morally required
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
- ionCharged atom or molecule
electron · bonding · coordination · oxidation · reactive · compound · molecular · covalent
Having multiple interpretations
- polysemousHaving multiple meanings
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- nuancedHaving fine distinctions
- multidimensionalHaving many distinct aspects
open-ended · complex · manifold · pluralistic · symbolic · allegorical · interpretable · connotative
antibody
Protein targeting foreign substances
- antigenImmune response inducer
- vaccineDisease prevention injection
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
epitope · cross-reactivity · antiserum · antitoxin · antivenom · serum · neutralization · immunity · inoculation · immunization
multifaceted
Having many dimensions
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- multipurposeUseful for varied applications
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
multiskilled · all-rounder · jack-of-all-trades · flexible · dynamic · wide-ranging · diverse · varied · multitalented · well-rounded
binding
Legally or morally required
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
ion · electron · bonding · coordination · oxidation · reactive · compound · molecular · covalent · ionic
ambiguous
Having multiple interpretations
- polysemousHaving multiple meanings
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- nuancedHaving fine distinctions
multidimensional · open-ended · complex · manifold · pluralistic · symbolic · allegorical · interpretable · connotative · suggestive
polyvalentmonovalent
Having valence of one
narrow-spectrum · specialized · one-dimensional · single-use · specific
value, prevail, equivalent, valor, valiant, valuation, ambivalent, convalesce, valence