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succedaneum

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suc·ce·da·ne·um  (sks-dn-m)
n. pl. suc·ce·da·ne·a (-n-)
A substitute.

[New Latin succdneum, from Latin, neuter sing. of succdneus, substituted, from succdere, to succeed; see succeed.]

succedaneum [ˌsʌksɪˈdeɪnɪəm]
n pl -nea [-nɪə]
(Medicine) Obsolete something that is used as a substitute, esp any medical drug or agent that may be taken or prescribed in place of another
[from Latin succēdāneus following after, from succēdere to succeed]
succedaneous  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.succedaneum - (medicine) something that can be used as a substitute (especially any medicine that may be taken in place of another)
substitute, replacement - a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques


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In this emergency, he cut up the stem of his pipe into fine shavings, which he mixed with certain herbs, and thus manufactured a temporary succedaneum to enable him to accompany his long colloquies and harangues with the customary fragrant cloud.
 
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