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- noun The symbol of a rod entwined with a serpent, which represents healing and medicine.
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From the Greek deity Asclepius.
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heypacksees commented on the word asklepian
Asclepius’ staff, one snake & no wings, symbol of medicine (cf. “caduceus”, Hermes’ staff, two snakes & wings, symbol of commerce)
May 2, 2011