word
placebo effect
plah-SEE-boh ih-FEKT
pləˈsiːboʊ ɪˈfɛktListen
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Syllable breakdown
placeboeffect
Dictionary meaning
A measurable improvement in health or well-being resulting from a person's belief that they are receiving treatment.
Examples
- The placebo effect is so powerful that it must be controlled for in all clinical trials.
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