vitamin B12
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Tweet n. A water-soluble, cobalt-containing compound that occurs in several forms, is important for nerve cell function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis, and is found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, and fortified foods. Deficiency can result in pernicious anemia. Also called cobalamin, cyanocobalamin. |
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