Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Placebos.
Placebos - as a noun
An innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medicamentmedicationmedicinal drugmedicineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(roman catholic church) vespers of the office for the dead
Example Sentences
"The patients were given placebos instead of actual medication."
"The study found that placebos can sometimes have a positive effect on patients."
"The doctor prescribed placebos to the patient to see if their condition improved."
"Researchers are conducting a double-blind study with placebos."
"The use of placebos in clinical trials is a common practice."
Word Game Points
Is PLACEBOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, placebos is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLACEBOS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PLACEBOS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, placebos is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLACEBOS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PLACEBOS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, placebos is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLACEBOS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.