Cool MateMeaning of Placebo
A substance with no therapeutic effect used as a control in testing new drugs.
In simple words: A fake treatment that looks real but has no active effect.
Placebo in a sentence
- The doctor prescribed a placebo to the patients in the study.
- The placebo helped some patients feel better, even though it contained no medication.
- Many clinical trials use a placebo to test efficacy.
- The placebo effect can sometimes lead to real improvements in health.
How to use Placebo
Commonly used in medical contexts during clinical trials or discussions about treatment efficacy. Less formal in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'play-sebo' - imagine playing with a toy that looks like a real medicine.
Related words
Collocations with Placebo
- placebo effect
- placebo group
- placebo-controlled trial
Synonyms for Placebo
- dummy
- sugar pill
- inactive treatment
- sham
- counterfeit
Common mistakes with Placebo
- Confusing with 'placebo effect' - they are not the same.
- Using it improperly in non-medical contexts.
- Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'c' sound.
Placebo appears in
Placebo in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
دواء وهمي
علاج وهمي يبدو حقيقيًا ولكنه لا يحتوي على أي تأثير فعال.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্লেসবো
একটি নকল চিকিৎসা যা আসল মনে হলেও এর কোনও সক্রিয় প্রভাব নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Placebo
Eine Scheinbehandlung, die echt aussieht, aber keine wirksame Substanz enthält.
- SpanishEspañol
Placebo
Un tratamiento falso que parece real pero no tiene ningún efecto activo.
- Persianفارسی
پلاسیبو
یک درمان جعلی که به نظر واقعی میرسد اما هیچ اثر فعالی ندارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Placébo
Un faux traitement qui a l'air vrai mais qui n'a pas d'effet actif.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्लेसबो
एक नकली इलाज जो असली दिखता है लेकिन उसका कोई सक्रिय प्रभाव नहीं होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Placebo
Una finta cura che sembra vera ma non ha nessun effetto attivo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Placebo
Um tratamento falso que parece real, mas não tem efeito ativo.
- RussianРусский
Плацебо
Фальшивое лечение, которое выглядит реальным, но не имеет активного эффекта.
- Urduاردو
پلسبو
ایک جھوٹی دوا جو اصلی لگتی ہے لیکن اس کا کوئی اصل اثر نہیں ہوتا۔
- Chinese中文
安慰剂
一种看起来像真的但没有实际效果的假治疗。
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- ObesityB2
A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that may negatively impact health.
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Frequently asked questions about Placebo
What does Placebo mean?
A fake treatment that looks real but has no active effect.
What is the definition of Placebo?
A substance with no therapeutic effect used as a control in testing new drugs.
How do you use Placebo in a sentence?
The doctor prescribed a placebo to the patients in the study.
Can you give another example of Placebo?
The placebo helped some patients feel better, even though it contained no medication.
What are synonyms for Placebo?
Common alternatives include dummy, sugar pill, inactive treatment, sham, counterfeit.
What words go with Placebo?
It commonly pairs with placebo effect, placebo group, placebo-controlled trial.
What are common mistakes when using Placebo?
Confusing with 'placebo effect' - they are not the same. Using it improperly in non-medical contexts. Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'c' sound.
How do you pronounce Placebo?
US: //pləˈsiːboʊ//, UK: //pləˈsiːbəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Placebo?
Commonly used in medical contexts during clinical trials or discussions about treatment efficacy. Less formal in everyday conversation.