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:
A deficiency in cobalamin can lead to anemia and neurological problems.
Vegetarians and vegans often need to supplement their diet with cobalamin.