Synonym(s)
- cobalamin
- cobalamine
- cyanocobalamin
- vitamin B 12
Definition(s)
- A cobalt-containing coordination compound produced by intestinal micro-organisms and found also in soil and water. Higher plants do not concentrate vitamin B 12 from the soil and so are a poor source of the substance as compared with animal tissues.
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Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.