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Plasibo

Definition:

Plasibo is a term commonly used in medical research and clinical trials to refer to a substance that has no therapeutic effect, but is presented as if it does. It is often used as a control in experiments to assess the effectiveness of a particular treatment.

Senses:

1. Noun: A substance or treatment that has no actual therapeutic value.
2. Verb: To administer or use a plasibo substance or treatment in a research or experimental setting.

Examples:

Noun:

1. During the clinical trial, half of the participants were given the new drug while the other half received a plasibo.
2. The doctor prescribed a plasibo to the patient to observe any potential placebo effects.

Verb:

1. The researchers decided to plasibo the control group to ensure accurate comparison of the treatment group.
2. They agreed to plasibo the study participants to maintain consistency in the research methodology.

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