Caduceus Medical Symbol - Meaning, History & Usage in Healthcare #42185 (License: Personal Use)

The caduceus is a symbolic staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology, later adopted-though mistakenly-as a medical emblem in the United States. It consists of two intertwined snakes ascending a central rod, topped with a pair of wings, signifying commerce, negotiation, and protection. Despite its frequent use in healthcare logos and institutions, the Rod of Asclepius (single snake, no wings) remains the historically accurate medical symbol.

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