bivalency
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bi·va·lent
(bī-vā′lənt)adj.
1. Genetics Relating to or being a pair of homologous, side-by-side chromosomes, especially during meiosis; double.
2. Chemistry & Immunology Divalent.
bi·va′lence, bi·va′len·cy n.
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