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caduceus
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ca·du·ce·us  (k-ds-s, -shs, -dy-)
n. pl. ca·du·ce·i (-s-)
1.
a. A herald's wand or staff, especially in ancient times.
b. Greek Mythology A winged staff with two serpents twined around it, carried by Hermes.
2. An insignia modeled on Hermes's staff and used as the symbol of the medical profession.

[Latin cdceus, alteration of Greek dialectal krkeion, from krx, herald.]

ca·duce·an (-s-n, -shn) adj.
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caduceus

caduceus [kəˈdjuːsɪəs]
n pl -cei [-sɪˌaɪ]
1. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Classical myth a staff entwined with two serpents and bearing a pair of wings at the top, carried by Hermes (Mercury) as messenger of the gods
2. (Medicine) an insignia resembling this staff used as an emblem of the medical profession Compare staff of Aesculapius
[from Latin, from Doric Greek karukeion, from karux herald]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.caduceuscaduceus - an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
insignia - a badge worn to show official position


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