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Definition nocebo in British English

nocebo noun

noun
1

a harmless substance that causes harmful effects in patients who take it

Example

Interestingly, nocebo complaints aren't random; they tend to arise in response to the side effect warnings on the actual drug or treatment.

Definition nocebo in British English