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.

Year introduced: 1990

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Tree Number(s): N05.715.350.350.625, N06.850.490.734.875

MeSH Unique ID: D015990

Entry Terms:

• Effect, Placebo
• Placebo Response
• Response, Placebo

Previous Indexing:

• Placebos (1966-1989)

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Health Care Category
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation
Quality of Health Care
Epidemiologic Factors
Effect Modifier, Epidemiologic
Placebo Effect
Nocebo Effect

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Environment and Public Health
Public Health
Epidemiologic Factors
Effect Modifier, Epidemiologic
Placebo Effect
Nocebo Effect