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Hippocratic
Hippocratic (adj) means relating to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician regarded as the father of medicine. Example: “New doctors traditionally take a version of the Hippocratic Oath.”
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Relating to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician regarded as the father of medicine.
"As a means of restoring vigor to the generative organs, flagellation was recommended by the ancient physicians as an effectual remedy, in accordance with the Hippocratic principle of ubi stimulus, ibi affluxus."
— Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs (1961)
"Technology doesn't have a Hippocratic oath."
— Edward Snowden, Permanent Record (2019)
"New doctors traditionally take a version of the Hippocratic Oath."
How to use Hippocratic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected to Hippocrates and his medical teachings — most often heard in "Hippocratic Oath."
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Hippocratic Oath
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Hippocraticus, from the name Hippocrates.
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What does “Hippocratic” mean?
The word “Hippocratic” means relating to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician regarded as the father of medicine. In plain terms, connected to Hippocrates and his medical teachings — most often heard in "Hippocratic Oath.".
How do you use “Hippocratic” in a sentence?
Here is “Hippocratic” used in a sentence: “New doctors traditionally take a version of the Hippocratic Oath.”
What part of speech is “Hippocratic”?
“Hippocratic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Hippocratic” come from?
The word “Hippocratic” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Hippocraticus, from the name Hippocrates.
