cyanocobalamin

noun

cy·​a·​no·​co·​bal·​a·​min ˌsī-ə-nō-kō-ˈba-lə-mən How to pronounce cyanocobalamin (audio)
sī-ˌa-nō-
variants or less commonly cyanocobalamine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This supplement provides vitamin B12 in the form of cyanocobalamin. Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

cyan- + cobalt + vitamin

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyanocobalamin was in 1950

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Cite this Entry

“Cyanocobalamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanocobalamin. Accessed 30 May. 2023.

Medical Definition

cyanocobalamin

noun
cy·​a·​no·​co·​bal·​a·​min -kō-ˈbal-ə-mən How to pronounce cyanocobalamin (audio)
variants also cyanocobalamine

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