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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
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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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