succedaneum

 
Pronunciation: /ˌsʌksɪˈdeɪnɪəm/

noun (plural succedanea /-nɪə/)

dated or literary
  • a substitute, especially for a medicine or drug.

Derivatives

succedaneous

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: modern Latin, neuter of Latin succedaneus 'following after', from succedere 'come close after' (see succeed)