The origin of the symbol of medicine
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5377/rceucs.v3i1.7474Abstract
The symbolism is one of the most archaic forms of language in human thought. A symbol is the artistic expression of an idea in common; and in medicine, as in other sciences, symbolism is part of the language for effective communication. Currently, there are two representative symbols of medicine that have been confused over a century by a misinterpretation. The intent of this article is to clear up confusion about the true origin of the symbol of medicine.
Keywords
Emblems and insignia, history, medicine
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