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succedaneum

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  1. 1. n. One who, or that which, succeeds to the place of another; that which is used for something else; a substitute Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a remedy used as a substitute for another. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. (medicine) something that can be used as a substitute (especially any medicine that may be taken in place of another) Source: wordnet
  4. 4. One who, or that which, succeeds to the place of another; that which is used for something else; a substitute; specifically (Med.), a remedy used as a substitute for another. In lieu of me, you will have a very charming succedaneum, Lady Harriet Stanhope. Walpole. Source: webster
  5. 5. One who, or that which, succeeds to the place of another; thatwhich is used for something else; a substitute; specifically (Med.), Source: adambom
  6. 6. n. (medicine) something that can be used as a substitute (especially any medicine that may be taken in place of another) Source: ecdict

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