aesculapian
- adjective
- /ˌɛs.kjʊˈleɪ.pi.ən/
- Formal
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aesculapio
- The hospital's logo depicts an aesculapian staff, a symbol of medical care.
Examples
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She admired his aesculapian skills and dedication to his patients.
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He delivered an aesculapian lecture on the progress of modern medicine.
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The aesculapian tradition emphasizes the importance of holistic healing.
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Many ancient texts discuss aesculapian practices in detail.
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The aesculapian staff is often seen as a symbol of healing in medical contexts.
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Many students choose to study aesculapian medicine at university to help others.
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The aesculapian principles of patient care focus on both physical and mental health.
Synonyms
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2.8
Relating to doctors, treatment, and the practice of medicine
Relating to the ancient Greek god Asclepius and his healing practices
Compounds
How Medical
- Formal
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2.8
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
aesculapian = Aesculapius (opaque) = Aesculapius + ian
Formed regularly from the proper name Aesculapius + '-ian', but the base name and associated medical sense are specialized and unfamiliar to most learners, so the meaning is not inferable.
Etymology
Aesculapian comes from the name Aesculapius, the Roman god of medicine who is the same as the Greek healer Asclepius and stood for 'healing'. So, something aesculapian is about 'medicine' or the care of the sick, and the Aesculapian staff with a snake is a common medical sign.