chromaphil


chro·maf·fin

(krō'maf-in), Avoid the mispronunciation chromaf'fin.Giving a brownish yellow reaction with chromic salts; denoting certain cells in the medulla of the adrenal glands and in paraganglia.
See also: chromaffin reaction. Synonym(s): chromaphil, chromatophil (3) , chromophil (3) , chromophile, pheochrome (1) [chrom- + L. affinis, affinity]