About The Word Caduceus
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Caduceus
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What's The Definition Of Caduceus?
[n] an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
Synonyms | Synonyms for Caduceus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Caduceus: See Also | insignia Caduceus In Webster's Dictionary \Ca*du"ce*us\, n. [L. caduceum, caduceus; akin to Gr. ?
a herald's wand, fr. ? herald.] (Myth.)
The official staff or wand of Hermes or Mercury, the
messenger of the gods. It was originally said to be a
herald's staff of olive wood, but was afterwards fabled to
have two serpents coiled about it, and two wings at the top.
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