Term Name:	chromaffin cell
Synonyms:	phaeochromocyte
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.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0000166]