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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]

chromaffin

/chro·maf·fin/ (kro-maf´in) staining strongly with chromium salts, as the chromaffin cells.

chromaffin

(krō′mə-fĭn)
adj.
Readily stained with chromium salts: chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla.

chromaffin

[krō′məfin]
Etymology: Gk, chroma, color; L, affin, affinity
having an affinity for staining with chromium salts, especially brown staining of the cells of the adrenal, coccygeal, and carotid glands; certain cells of the adrenal medulla; and cells of the paraganglions. Also called chromaphil [krō′məfil] .

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) .
[chrom- + L. affinis, affinity]

chromaffin

Able to be easily stained with coloured chromium salts.

chromaffin

taking up and staining strongly with chromium salts.
chromaffin reaction
application of Zenker's solution to the flat cut surface of freshly excised chromaffin tumor forms a dark pigment within 20 minutes.
chromaffin tissue
a tissue composed largely of chromaffin cells, well supplied with nerves and vessels; it occurs in the adrenal medulla and also forms the paraganglia of the body, e.g. the carotid bodies, along with the sympathetic nerves, and in other organs.
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