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chromaffin system[krō′ma·fən ‚sis·təm] (physiology) The endocrine organs and tissues of the body that secrete epinephrine; characterized by an affinity for chromium salts. chromaffin system
chro·maf·fin sys·temthe cells of the body that stain with chromium salts and occur in the medullary portion of the suprarenal gland and paraganglia, and in relation to certain sympathetic nerves.chromaffin systemThe mass of tissue forming paraganglia and medulla of suprarenal glands, which secretes epinephrine and stains readily with chromium salts. Similar tissue is found in the organs of Zuckerkandl and in the liver, testes, ovary, and heart. Synonym: chromaffin tissue |