succedaneum

noun

suc·​ce·​da·​ne·​um ˌsək-sə-ˈdā-nē-əm How to pronounce succedaneum (audio)
plural succedaneums or succedanea ˌsək-sə-ˈdā-nē-ə How to pronounce succedaneum (audio)
: substitute
succedaneous
ˌsək-sə-ˈdā-nē-əs How to pronounce succedaneum (audio)
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter of succedaneus substituted, from succedere to follow after

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of succedaneum was in 1641

Dictionary Entries Near succedaneum

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succedaneum

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“Succedaneum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succedaneum. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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Medical Definition

succedaneum

see caput succedaneum
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