loading...| Preferred Name | chromaffin cell | |
| Synonyms |
phaeochromocyte |
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| Definitions |
A cell that stores epinephrine secretory vesicles. During times of stress, the nervous system signals the vesicles to secrete their hormonal content. Their name derives from their ability to stain a brownish color with chromic salts. Characteristically, they are located in the adrenal medulla and paraganglia of the sympathetic nervous system. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000166 |
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| database_cross_reference |
BTO:0000259 FMA:69263 |
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| definition |
A cell that stores epinephrine secretory vesicles. During times of stress, the nervous system signals the vesicles to secrete their hormonal content. Their name derives from their ability to stain a brownish color with chromic salts. Characteristically, they are located in the adrenal medulla and paraganglia of the sympathetic nervous system. |
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| has_exact_synonym |
phaeochromocyte |
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| label |
chromaffin cell |
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| prefixIRI |
CL:0000166 |
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| prefLabel |
chromaffin cell |
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| subClassOf |