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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.
See also: chromaffin reaction.
[chrom- + L. affinis, affinity]
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chromaffin
(krō′mə-fĭn)adj.
Readily stained with chromium salts: chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla.
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chro·maf·fin
(krō-maf'in, krōmaf-in)Giving a brownish yellow reaction with chromic salts; denoting certain cells in the medulla of the suprarenal glands and in paraganglia.
Synonym(s): chromatophil (3) , chromophil (3) , chromophile, pheochrome (1) .
Synonym(s): chromatophil (3) , chromophil (3) , chromophile, pheochrome (1) .
[chrom- + L. affinis, affinity]
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chromaffin
Able to be easily stained with coloured chromium salts.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005