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active placebo
active placebo /ˈækˌtɪv ˈplæsɪboʊ/
noun
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A placebo used in experimental tests of a drug that has noticeable side effects
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active placebo
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a placebo used in experimental tests of a drug that has noticeable side effects
An active placebo mimics the side effects of the experimental drug
an active placebo mimics the side effects of the experimental drug