One Word Substitutes - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 20082

Q.  Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.

A word indicating medicines that have no biological value yet create an impact because of psychological reasons.
- Published on 10 Mar 16

a. Albedo
b. Tornado
c. Placebo
d. Albino

ANSWER: Placebo
 
Placebo refers to medicines that have no biological properties and are simply given to make the patient believe he/she is being given medication. Placebos like sweet sugar pills are a substitute for real medicine. They are effective because they impact the mind rather than the body.

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