Definition of cobalamin in English:
cobalamin
noun kə(ʊ)ˈbaləmɪnkōˈbôləmēn
Biochemistry Any of a group of cobalt-containing substances including cyanocobalamin (vitamin B₁₂).
Example sentencesExamples
- It is unknown whether lowering plasma homocysteine levels with folic acid and cobalamin improves coronary endothelial function in patients.
- The enzyme catalyzes the first common step in the biosynthesis of the tetrapyrrole pigments such as chlorophyll and cobalamin.
- People absorb less cobalamin from foods that contain the vitamin - dairy products and fish - as they grow older.
- Vitamin B12 is actually a family of compounds called cobalamins, each of which has its own potential biological activity, in terms of absorption and potency.
- A deficiency of B12, or cobalamin, is also known to cause delays of motor and language skills in children.
Origin
1950s: blend of cobalt and vitamin.