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Definition of Pheromone

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Pheromone: An agent secreted by an individual that produces a change in the sexual or social behavior of another individual of the same species; a volatile hormone that acts as a behavior-altering agent.