katek-daya
katek-daya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘placebo effect’.
Meaning
placebo effect
Pronunciation
Sound out katek-daya letter by letter:
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- ddd as in 'day'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- yjy as in 'yes'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
Usage notes
the beneficial effect in a patient that arises from the patient's expectations concerning the treatment rather than from the treatment itself