Fake med Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Fake med that was published at Universal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fake med" leads to the answer PLACEBO for several reasons:

1. Fake Medication: A placebo is a fake treatment, often a pill, that has no therapeutic effect. It is used in medical studies to compare the true effects of a new medication against a placebo to determine if the new treatment actually works.
2. Connection to "Med": The term "med" in the clue hints at medication or medicine, and a placebo fits this context perfectly as it is a substitute for real medication that is inactive.
3. Deceptive Nature: Placebos are often used in a deceptive manner to study the psychological responses of patients who believe they are receiving actual treatment, even though it is fake.
4. Common Crossword Term: In the world of crosswords, "PLACEBO" is a well-known term associated with the concept of fake or inert substances given as part of medical experiments or treatments.

Considering these aspects, it becomes evident why the answer PLACEBO aptly fits the clue "Fake med" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "PLACEBO"

a medicine or procedure prescribed for the psychological benefit to the patient rather than for any physiological effect.

Example :

pacified by the placebos of the previous year, they claimed a moral victory

 The Crossword clue "Fake med" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	16 December 2018	PLACEBO