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Hippocrates Definition & Meaning

hippocrates
noun
  1. medical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC)

"Hippocrates" in song lyrics

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  • "This knowledge influenced Plato, Socrates and Hippocrates"
    Ras Kass — Nature of the Threat
  • "history of hippocrates"
    AOL — AOL
  • "photo of hippocrates"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does hippocrates mean?
medical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC)
What part of speech is hippocrates?
Hippocrates is a noun.

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