Category:Succedaneum

Suc`ce*da"ne*um, n.; pl. Succedanea. Etym: [nl. See succedaneous.]

Defn: one who, or that which, succeeds to the place of another; that Which is used for something else; a substitute; specifically (med.),

Defn: a remedy used as a substitute for another. In lieu of me, you will have a very charming succedaneum, lady Harriet stanhope. Walpole.