nonspecific effect

a result or consequence whose specific cause or precipitating factors are unknown. An example would be the effect on a patient of the belief that he or she has received medication or some other intervention when no true treatment has been given (see placebo effect).

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December 23rd 2024

ABR

abbreviation for auditory brainstem response. See brainstem auditory evoked response.