A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Placebos
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[A pill] that makes you think that youre getting better.
See [Sugar] [Pill]
Placebos meaning & definition 1 of Placebos.
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Placebos are substances that are made to resemble drugs but do not contain an active drug.
(See also Overview of Drugs.)
A placebo is made to look exactly like a real drug but is made of an inactive substance, such as a starch or sugar. Placebos are now used only in research studies (see The Science of Medicine).
Despite there being no active ingredients, some people who take a placebo feel better. Some others developPlacebos meaning & definition 2 of Placebos.
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a substance given to someone who is told that it is a particular medicine, either to make that person feel as if they are getting better or to compare the effect of the particular medicine when given to others:
Placebos meaning & definition 3 of Placebos.
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