Where does “placebo” come from?
placebo (Portuguese) comes from Latin placēbō.
placebo (Portuguese): refers to the effect or reaction of an individual or group to whom a placebo was given
Definitions
- refers to the effect or reaction of an individual or group to whom a placebo was given
Ancestry of “placebo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | placēbō | — |