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Hippocratic
[ hip-uh-krat-ik ]
adjective
- of or relating to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, or his writings or teachings:
The word rheumatology comes from the Greek rheuma and is mentioned in Hippocratic texts.
- of or relating to the set of professional and ethical commitments traditionally made by those entering the practice of medicine, inspired by Hippocrates and his writings:
In the White Coat Ceremony, students recite the Hippocratic oath and are symbolically sworn into the medical profession.
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