Giving a brownish yellow reaction with chromic salts; denoting certain cells in the medulla of the adrenal glands and in paraganglia. ... Synonym: chromaphil, chromatophil, chromophil, chromophile, pheochrome. ... Origin: chrom-+ L. Affinis, affinity ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(kro-maf´in) taking up and staining strongly with chromium salts, such as the chromaffin cells.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: krō′maf-in Definitions: 1. Giving a brownish yellow reaction with chromic salts; denoting certain cells in the medulla of the adrenal glands and in paraganglia. Synonyms: chromaphil, chromatophil3, chromophil3, chromophile, pheochrome1
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having an affinity for stains containing chromium salts, indicating the presence of epinephrine or norepinephrine.
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