Cyanocobalamin

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic form of vitamin B₁₂ (cobalamin). uncountable, usually

    "The cyanocobalamin molecule contains the element cobalt (Co). Cattle and sheep grazing areas deficient in this element develop vitamin B12 deficiency, as the rumen microorganisms are then unable to manufacture the vitamin."

  2. 2
    a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia wordnet

Synonyms

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antipernicious anemia factorascorbic acidcobalaminniacinriboflavinvitamin

Example

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"The cyanocobalamin molecule contains the element cobalt (Co). Cattle and sheep grazing areas deficient in this element develop vitamin B12 deficiency, as the rumen microorganisms are then unable to manufacture the vitamin."

Etymology

From cyano- + cobalamin.

Related phrases

vitamin b12

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