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chromaphil

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chro·maf·fin

(krō'maf-in), Avoid the mispronunciation chromaf'fin.

Giving a brownish yellow reaction with chromic salts; denoting certain cells in the medulla of the adrenal glands and in paraganglia.
See also: chromaffin reaction.

Synonym(s): chromaphil, chromatophil (3) , chromophil (3) , chromophile, pheochrome (1)

[chrom- + L. affinis, affinity]

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