quorum sensing

Noun

Meaning

quorum sensing (uncountable)

A proposed method of communication between bacterial cells by the release and sensing of small diffusible signal molecules.

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Examples

Quorum sensing is the main method of communication between the bacterial cells within the biofilm and may also serve as a mechanism to coordinate and regulate the multiple virulence factors in A. baumannii. Source: Internet

Quorum sensing has also been implicated in the regulation of biofilm formation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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