cobalamin

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes a cobalamin supplement to a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A form of vitamin B12: Cobalamin is a specific chemical compound that belongs to the vitamin B12 group, essential for nerve function and red blood cell formation.
   • A treatment for specific anemias: It is used medically to treat certain types of anemia, particularly those caused by a deficiency of this vitamin.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed a cobalamin supplement for the patient's deficiency.
  • Cobalamin is naturally found in animal products like meat and eggs.

Advanced Usage

• "Cobalamin deficiency": A medical condition resulting from inadequate levels of vitamin B12.
  • Prolonged cobalamin deficiency can lead to neurological problems.

Variants and Related Words

• Cyanocobalamin (n): A common synthetic form of cobalamin used in supplements and fortified foods.
  • This supplement contains cyanocobalamin, a stable form of cobalamin.
• Hydroxocobalamin (n): Another form of cobalamin often used in injectable treatments.
  • Hydroxocobalamin is preferred for treating severe B12 deficiencies.

Synonyms

• Vitamin B12: The general name for the group of compounds including cobalamin.
• Extrinsic factor: An older term referring to the dietary component (vitamin B12) needed to prevent pernicious anemia.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vitamin B12
• cyanocobalamin
• antipernicious anemia factor