The existence of the placeboresponse makes the dilemma far more acute.
PLACEBO: The Belief Effect (2003)
This suggests that the mere provision of social support can be sufficient to trigger the placeboresponse.
PLACEBO: The Belief Effect (2003)
The placeboresponse is clearly not just a subjective affair.
PLACEBO: The Belief Effect (2003)
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Definition of 'placebo'
placebo
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countable noun
A placebo is a substance with no effects that a doctor gives to a patient instead of a drug. Placebos are used when testing new drugs or sometimes when a patient hasimagined their illness.