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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

placebo

/ˈpleɪsboʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does placebo mean?

noun

A medicine or treatment with no therapeutic effect, given to a person to satisfy their expectation of relief from a symptom or condition. A dummy or ineffective treatment.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a placebo to the patient to see if the symptoms would improve."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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