Caduceus Medical Symbol - History, Meaning, and Usage in Healthcare #1632036 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts the Caduceus, a symbolic staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology, later adopted (though mistakenly) as a medical emblem in the United States. It consists of a central rod flanked by two symmetrically coiled snakes and topped with a pair of wings. While historically conflated with the Rod of Asclepius (the true medical symbol), the Caduceus remains prevalent in healthcare branding, uniforms, and institutional logos.

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