cyanocobalamin en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κῠ́ᾰνος (kŭ́ănos) Ancient Greek -εος (-eos) Ancient Greek κῠᾰ́νεος (kŭắneos)der. English cyano- English cobalamin English cyanocobalamin From cyano- + cobalamin.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) A synthetic form of vitamin B₁₂ (cobalamin).
The cyanocobalamin molecule contains the element cobalt (Co). Cattle and sheep grazing areas deficient in this element develop vitamin B12 deficiency, as the rumen microorganisms are then unable to manufacture the vitamin.
2013, David Frape, Equine Nutrition and Feeding, John Wiley & Sons, →ISBN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cyanocobalamins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
ko 시아노코발라민 (vitamin) · ja シアノコバラミン (vitamin)