Definition of Placebo
a substance with no medical effect that is given either to patients or individuals involved in a drug trial
Examples of Placebo in a sentence
Because I was given a placebo during the drug test, my medical condition did not improve. 🔊
The placebo is simply a sugar pill that contains no active ingredients. 🔊
To the surprise of the medical researchers, people who took the placebo reported feeling better than ever. 🔊
The doctor prescribed a placebo to his patient who had pretend illnesses. 🔊
As a test subject, Jack may receive either the manufacturer’s new drug or a placebo containing no active components. 🔊
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