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pheromone

pheromone A pheromone is a chemical released by an organism into the environment that triggers a behavioral or bodily response in other members of the same species.

A pheromone is a chemical released by an organism into the environment that triggers a behavioral or bodily response in other members of the same species. These signals may be detected through smell or through direct contact.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Pheromones” (D010675).
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