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cobalamin

American  
[koh-bal-uh-min] / koʊˈbæl ə mɪn /
Also cobalamine

noun

  1. vitamin B12.


cobalamin Scientific  
/ kō-bălə-mĭn /
  1. See vitamin B 12


Etymology

Origin of cobalamin

First recorded in 1945–50; cobal(t) + (vit)amin

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Also known as cobalamin, B12 is essential for life.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

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