CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM
\kɹˈə͡ʊmɐfˌɪn sˈɪstəm], \kɹˈəʊmɐfˌɪn sˈɪstəm], \k_ɹ_ˈəʊ_m_ɐ_f_ˌɪ_n s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_m]\
Definitions of CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM
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The cells of the body which stain with chromium salts. They occur along the sympathetic nerves, in the adrenal gland, and in various other organs.
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The tissue composing the medulla of the adrenal glands. It is characterized by giving a yellow or brown reaction with chromates. Similar tissue is found outside the adrenal glands, along the abdominal aorta and in the sympathetic glands. [Gr., Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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