What does "cobalamin" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "cobalamin"?

Pronounced //koʊˈbæləmɪn//.

Common synonyms include: antipernicious anemia factor, ascorbic acid, cyanocobalamin, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin.

//koʊˈbæləmɪn// noun

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Noun

1
Any of several forms of vitamin B₁₂ depending on the upper axial ligand of the cobalt ion.
2
a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia wordnet

Blend of cobalt + vitamin, 1950s.

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