Meaning of the word "dummy pill" in English
What does "dummy pill" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dummy pill
US /ˈdʌm.i pɪl/
UK /ˈdʌm.i pɪl/
Noun
a pill that contains no active drug and is used as a placebo or as part of a birth control regimen to maintain a daily routine
Example:
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In the clinical trial, some patients received a dummy pill while others received the actual medication.
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She takes a dummy pill during the last week of her birth control cycle.