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allomone

n. a chemical signal that is released outside the body by members of one species and affects the behavior of members of another species. Compare pheromone.

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stigma

stigma

n. the negative social attitude attached to a characteristic of an individual that may be regarded as a mental, physical, or social deficiency. A stigma implies social disapproval and can lead unfairly to discrimination against and exclusion of the individual.