asklepian
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English
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Etymology
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Noun
1.2.1
Usage notes
1.2.2
Synonyms
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asklepian
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Etymology
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From the Greek deity
Asclepius
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Noun
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asklepian
(
plural
asklepians
)
The symbol of a rod entwined with a serpent,
⟨
⚕
⟩
, which represents
healing
and
medicine
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Usage notes
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Frequently confused with the
caduceus
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Synonyms
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