noun
- a complex vitamin of the B group that contains cobalt and is essential for normal blood formation and nervous system function
Usage: biochemistry; also known as vitamin B12
Examples
- Cobalamin deficiency can lead to pernicious anemia.
- Vegetarians may need cobalamin supplements since it’s mainly found in animal products.
- The doctor ordered blood tests to check her cobalamin levels.
- Cobalamin plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis.
- Many breakfast cereals are fortified with cobalamin.
- Elderly patients often have difficulty absorbing cobalamin from food.