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)
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