---
title: n_desc
framework: Kernel
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [macOS 10.8+]
path: kernel/nlist/1583952-n_desc
---

# n_desc

A 16-bit value providing additional information about the nature of this symbol for non-stab symbols. The reference flags can be accessed using the REFERENCE_TYPE mask (0xF) and are defined as follows:

## Declaration

```occ
int16_t n_desc;
```

## See Also

### Fields

- [n_un](kernel/nlist/1583921-n_un.md)
- [n_type](kernel/nlist/1583961-n_type.md)
- [n_sect](kernel/nlist/1583924-n_sect.md)
- [n_value](kernel/nlist/1583940-n_value.md)