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histocompatibility antigen

his·to·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty an·ti·gen (plural his·to·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty an·ti·gens)


noun 
Definition:
 
cell identifiers: an antigen occurring on the surface of tissue cells that is used in self-identification and determines the acceptance of a tissue graft or blood transfusion

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