Meaning of the word cobalamin in English
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cobalamin
US /ˌkoʊ.bəˈlæm.ɪn/
UK /ˌkəʊ.bəˈlæm.ɪn/
Noun
another term for vitamin B12, a vitamin containing cobalt, found in animal products and essential for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood
Example:
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A deficiency in cobalamin can lead to anemia and neurological problems.
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Vegetarians and vegans often need to supplement their diet with cobalamin.