cluster of differentiation
English
editNoun
editcluster of differentiation (countable and uncountable, plural clusters of differentiation)
- (uncountable, immunology) A protocol used for the identification and investigation of cell surface molecules providing targets for immunophenotyping of cells.
- (countable, immunology) A cell surface molecule used as a marker in this protocol.
Synonyms
edit- cluster of designation
- CD (initialism)