chromaffin cell
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000166
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. [ MESH:D019439 ]
Synonyms: phaeochromocyte