pheromone

== English == === Etymology === From φέρω (phérō, “I bring, bear, carry”) and hormone. === Pronunciation === === Noun === pheromone (plural pheromones) (biology) A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====