MeSH definition : A phenomenon where microorganisms communicate and coordinate their behavior by the
accumulation of signaling molecules. A reaction occurs when a substance accumulates
to a sufficient concentration. This is most commonly seen in bacteria.;
MeSH synonym : sensing, quorum;
Related MeSH term : quorum quenching; Quenching, Quorum; Quenchings, Quorum; Quorum Quenchings;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorum sensing;
A phenomenon where microorganisms communicate and coordinate their behavior by the
accumulation of signaling molecules. A reaction occurs when a substance accumulates
to a sufficient concentration. This is most commonly seen in bacteria.