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noceboMain Entry: no·ce·bo Pronunciation: \ˌnō-ˈsē-(ˌ)bō\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural no·ce·bos Etymology: Latin, I will be harmful; after placebo Date: 1961 : a harmless substance that when taken by a patient is associated with harmful effects due to negative expectations or the psychological condition of the patient
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