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Hippocratic oath

noun

an oath embodying the duties and obligations of physicians, usually taken by those about to enter upon the practice of medicine.

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Origin of Hippocratic oath

First recorded in 1740–50
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British Dictionary definitions for hippocratic oath

Hippocratic oath

/ (ˌhɪpəʊˈkrætɪk) /

noun

an oath taken by a doctor to observe a code of medical ethics supposedly derived from that of Hippocrates
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Medicine definitions for hippocratic oath

Hippocratic Oath

n.

An oath of ethical professional behavior sworn by new physicians and attributed to Hippocrates.
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Culture definitions for hippocratic oath

Hippocratic oath

[ (hip-uh-krat-ik) ]

A traditional oath of physicians, who pledge to practice medicine according to the ideals and moral principles put forth by Hippocrates.

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