-valent

adjective combining form

1

: having a (specified) valence or valences

bivalent

multivalent

2

: having (so many) chromosomal strands or homologous chromosomes

univalent

Word History

Etymology

after -valent in equivalent — more at valence

Medical Definition

valent

adjective

va·​lent ˈvā-lənt 

: having valence

—usually used in combination

bivalent

multivalent