cluster of differentiation

English

Noun

cluster of differentiation (countable and uncountable, plural clusters of differentiation)

1. (uncountable, immunology) A protocol used for the identification and investigation of cell surface molecules providing targets for immunophenotyping of cells.
2. (countable, immunology) A cell surface molecule used as a marker in this protocol.

Synonyms

• cluster of designation
• CD (initialism)