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chro·maf·fin
\krōˈmafə̇n, ˈkrōmə-\ adjective
also chro·maf·fine \-(ˌ)fēn, -_fə̇n\
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary chrom- + Latin affinis associated with, related by marriage; probably originally formed in German — more at affinity
: staining deeply with chromium salts
< chromaffin tissue >
specifically : indicating, relating to, or made up of certain pigmented cells derived from the sympathetic ganglia and capable of secreting adrenaline and forming in higher vertebrates the medulla of the suprarenal glands and the paraganglia
• chro·maf·fin·ic \|krōmə|finik, -ˌma|-\ adjective |