How to pronounce Placebo?

The correct way to pronounce Placebo is [plah-SEE-boh]. Emphasis is on the 2 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Placebo, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Placebo?

Placebo – a placebo is a substance with no therapeutic effect, often used in clinical trials as a control to test the effectiveness of a treatment. It can be a sugar pill or saline injection that looks like an actual medicine. When patients take a placebo, they may experience improvements in symptoms due to their belief in the treatment rather than any active ingredient. Placebos are important in medical research to determine the true efficacy of new drugs. The placebo effect demonstrates the power of the mind in influencing physical health.

Examples of usage of Placebo

  1. In the clinical trial, participants received either the new medication or a placebo to compare results.
  2. The doctor explained that the sugar pill was a placebo and had no medicinal properties.
  3. Many patients report feeling better after taking a placebo, illustrating the mind's role in healing.
  4. Researchers use placebos to eliminate bias and ensure valid results in medical studies.
  5. The effectiveness of the treatment was called into question when the placebo group showed similar improvements.