placebo effect

noun

Definition of PLACEBO EFFECT

: improvement in the condition of a patient that occurs in response to treatment but cannot be considered due to the specific treatment used

1950

Medical Dictionary

noun

: improvement in the condition of a patient that occurs in response to treatment but cannot be considered due to the specific treatment used

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