In graph theory, the term "valency" is commonly used to mean vertex degree.
For a ramified map, the ramification index at a point is sometimes called the valency of that point.
In graph theory, the term "valency" is commonly used to mean vertex degree.
For a ramified map, the ramification index at a point is sometimes called the valency of that point.
Weisstein, Eric W. "Valency." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Valency.html