placebo

Noun masculine B2 #40253 most common

Translations

A substance with no therapeutic effect used as a control in testing new drugs.

The placebo given to the patient had no effect on his recovery.

The placebo given to the patient had no effect on his health.

A pesar de que el placebo no tenía ingredientes activos, muchos pacientes afirmaron sentirse mejor.

Despite the placebo having no active ingredients, many patients claimed to feel better.