pheochrome

adjective

pheo·​chrome
variants or British phaeochrome
ˈfē-ə-ˌkrōm How to pronounce pheochrome (audio)
: chromaffin
pheochrome tissue
pheochrome tumors

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“Pheochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pheochrome. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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