1. Plural of nocebo; harmful effects produced by a substance or treatment that has no inherent therapeutic power, caused by the patient's negative expectations or beliefs.
Usage: Medical/psychological term; Opposite of placebo

Examples

• The study examined how nocebos could trigger adverse reactions in patients who believed they would experience side effects.
• Doctors must be careful not to inadvertently create nocebos by emphasizing potential negative outcomes.
• Nocebos demonstrate the powerful influence of the mind on physical health.
• The research team investigated whether nocebos played a role in the reported symptoms.
• Understanding nocebos helps clinicians minimize harmful psychological effects in treatment.