Hippocratic
Americanadjective
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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.
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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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It’s also possible that the justices had a problem with Louisiana’s claim for standing, which looks suspiciously like the one already rejected by the justices in the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine case.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
Doctors take a Hippocratic oath to do good, not harm, and put their patients first.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
A political version of the Hippocratic oath—first, do no harm—would be a good place to start.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
"I have said it before and I'll say it again: I am not a poisoner... I have always upheld the Hippocratic oath," he stated.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
On the day I swore to uphold the Hippocratic oath, the small hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I waited for lightning to strike.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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