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chromaffin

chro·maf·fin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kroh-muh-fin]
    • /ˈkroʊ mə fɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kroh-muh-fin]
    • /ˈkroʊ mə fɪn/

Definitions of chromaffin word

  • adjective chromaffin showing a brown colour when in the presence of chromic acid 3
  • adjective chromaffin having an affinity for stains containing chromium salts, indicating the presence of epinephrine or norepinephrine. 1
  • adjective chromaffin (cytology) Having an affinity for (and thus being stained brownish yellow) by chromium salts. 0

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Parts of speech for Chromaffin

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chromaffin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

chromaffin usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with chromaffin

  • what are chromaffin cells?

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