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Caduceus Definition & Meaning

caduceus
noun
  1. an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes

"Caduceus" in song lyrics

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  • "meaning of the letter d on a caduceus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hermes and caduceus"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does caduceus mean?
an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
What part of speech is caduceus?
Caduceus is a noun.

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