Done by one organ or agent in place of another.
To an action performed by an organ or part of the body not normally involved in that function (e.g., vicarious menstruation, a rare disorder in which monthly bleeding occurs from places other than the vagina, such as the nostrils or sweat glands).
Describing an action or function performed by an organ not normally involved in the function. For example, vicarious menstruation is a rare disorder in which monthly bleeding occurs from places other than the vagina, such as the sweat glands, breasts, nose, or eyes.
Substituting for something else; a regular occurrence happening in an unusual circumstance.
Acting as a substitute for something else; a regular discharge occurring in an unusual location.