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n. - (Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead; An innocuous or inert medication.

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  • In relation to controlling CAM, well I'm rather fond of certain placeboes myself, and why shouldn't I have them?
  • As for vitamins, I am convinced that it is one big ploy and most vitamins are pricey placeboes looking meely to create some delusion of health.
  • I'm not even against people recommending placeboes for self-limiting medical conditions, to help you "feel better", where the main alternative is to wait to get better.
  • Most teachers have contempt for “new math”, were suspicious of phonics, and distrust all of the other placeboes that are presented as the saving grace of education.
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