cobalamin
IPA: kˈoʊbɔɫʌmɪn
noun
- (organic chemistry) Any of several forms of vitamin B₁₂ depending on the upper axial ligand of the cobalt ion.
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Examples of "cobalamin" in Sentences
- Cobalamin and cyanocobalamin are NOT the same thing.
- The cobalamin based proteins use corrin to hold the cobalt.
- Nitrous oxide inactivates the cobalamin form of vitamin B by oxidation.
- Cobalamin is the human body's natural defense against cyanide poisoning.
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