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Placebo Effect

An effect usually, but not necessarily, beneficial that is attributable to an expectation that the regimen will have an effect, i.e., the effect is due to the power of suggestion.

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Abstract

An effect usually, but not necessarily, beneficial that is attributable to an expectation that the regimen will have an effect, i.e., the effect is due to the power of suggestion.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Placebo Response
  • Effect, Placebo
  • Response, Placebo

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Indexing Annotation

not restricted to drugs; IM general only

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History Note

90

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Previous Indexing

  • Placebos (1966-1989)

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  1. N05.715w.350.350.625w
  2. N06.850w.490.734.875w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Placebo Effect. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015990. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015990
  2. Placebo Effect. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placebo_effect
  3. Placebo Effect. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16303139