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caducean

caducean

9.9
Like a staff with two snakes often used as a medical symbol
  • adjective
  • /kəˈduːsiən/
: caduceo
  • The doctor's badge bore a caducean emblem, symbolizing his commitment to healing.

Examples

  • Many doctors display a caducean emblem in their offices.

  • The caducean symbol is often seen in hospitals.

  • Many medical organizations use caducean imagery in their official logos.

  • The conference featured a large caducean staff at the entrance to welcome attendees.

  • Many medical organizations use caducean imagery in their official logos.

  • The doctor's badge bore a caducean emblem, symbolizing his commitment to healing.

  • The caducean symbol is often seen in hospitals.

Synonyms

Asclepian
vscaducean
  • Literature
1 9.9

Relating to the ancient Greek god Asclepius and his healing practices

focuses on a medical symbol representing healing rather than the god or practices

Surface Forms

caducean positive

Morphology

caducean = caduceus (transparent) = caduceus + an

Direct and regular adjective formation from the noun 'caduceus' using the productive suffix '-an', yielding 'relating to or resembling a caduceus'.

Etymology

Caducean comes from caduceus, the staff of the messenger god Mercury that had two snakes and wings. Because that staff has long been used in medical logos and badges, caducean means 'relating to' or 'resembling' the symbol of medicine.