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placebo therapy

Definition / meaning of placebo therapy

An inactive treatment or procedure that is intended to mimic as closely as possible a therapy in a clinical trial. Also called sham therapy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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