Synonym for chromaffin ... 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) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: krō′mă-fil Synonyms: chromaffin