chromaffin
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chro·maf·fin

adjective \ˈkrō-mə-fən\

Definition of CHROMAFFIN

: staining deeply with chromium salts <chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla>

Origin of CHROMAFFIN

International Scientific Vocabulary chrom- + Latin affinis bordering on, related — more at affinity
First Known Use: 1903

chro·maf·fin

adjective \ˈkrō-mə-fən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CHROMAFFIN

: staining deeply with chromium salts <chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla>

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