different between cyanocobalamin vs cobalamin

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cyano- +? cobalamin

cyanocobalamin (usually uncountable, plural cyanocobalamins)

(biochemistry) A synthetic form of vitamin B₁₂ (cobalamin).
- 2013, David Frape, Equine Nutrition and Feeding, John Wiley & Sons (?ISBN)
  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.

Blend of cobalt +? vitamin, 1950s.

cobalamin (plural cobalamins)

(organic chemistry) Any of several forms of vitamin B₁₂ depending on the upper axial ligand of the cobalt ion.
Hyponyms: adenosylcobalamin, aquocobalamin, cyanocobalamin, hydroxocobalamin, methylcobalamin

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