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chromaffin

a. (context cytology English) Having an affinity for (and thus being stained brownish yellow) by chromium salts

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Chromaffin

Taking up and staining strongly with Chromium salts.

Chromaffin may refer to:

  • Chromaffin cells, neuroendocrine cells in the adrenal medulla.
  • Chromophil cells, hormone producing cells showing chromaffin granules that readily absorb chromium stains.