adjective
- relating to or denoting cells that stain readily with chromium salts and secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- Chromaffin cells are found in the adrenal medulla.
- The chromaffin tissue produces important stress hormones.
- Researchers studied the chromaffin cell response to stimulation.
- Chromaffin tumors can affect hormone production.
- The chromaffin system plays a role in the fight-or-flight response.
- Chromaffin cells can be identified by their staining properties.