COBALAMINS
\kˈə͡ʊbɐlˌamɪnz], \kˈəʊbɐlˌamɪnz], \k_ˈəʊ_b_ɐ_l_ˌa_m_ɪ_n_z]\
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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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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].