Caduceus Medical Symbol - Meaning, History, and Usage in Healthcare #54884 (License: Personal Use)

The caduceus features two serpents winding around a winged staff, rooted in Greek mythology as the emblem of Hermes, messenger of the gods. Though historically associated with commerce and diplomacy, it became mistakenly adopted in the U.S. military and medical fields in the 19th century as a symbol of medicine. Today, it appears on ambulances, hospital signage, and medical software interfaces despite ongoing debate about its accuracy versus the Rod of Asclepius.

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