English Explanatory Dictionary

cobalamin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several forms of vitamin B₁₂ depending on the upper axial ligand of the cobalt ion.

Pronunciation

/koʊˈbæləmɪn/

Word forms

cobalamin cobalamins

Etymology

Blend of cobalt + vitamin, 1950s.

Derived words

adenosylcobalamin cyanocobalamin deoxyadenosylcobalamin hydroxocobalamin methylcobalamin transcobalamin
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