chro·maf·fin
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Definition of chromaffin
: staining deeply with chromium salts
chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla
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“Chromaffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromaffin. Accessed 19 May. 2022.
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chromaffin
adjective
chro·maf·fin
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Medical Definition of chromaffin
: staining deeply with chromium salts
chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla
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