Placebo

A placebo was a substance containing no medication which was administered to reinforce a patient's expectation to get well or, alternatively, used in medical experiments as a control measure.
In 2153, Dr. Phlox gave Commander Tucker a placebo after he wouldn't try Vulcan neuro-pressure therapy. It seemed to work until T'Pol told Tucker the truth. ()
Every flu season on the , Neelix became convinced that he had Toluncan ague. Rather than arguing with him, The Doctor would simply give him a placebo. ()
==See also==
* Happiness pill
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