Caduceus Medical Symbol - Meaning, History, and Usage in Healthcare #3096243 (License: Personal Use)

This red-line illustration depicts the caduceus, a classical symbol featuring a winged staff with two serpents coiled symmetrically around it. Though often confused with the Rod of Asclepius (which has one snake and no wings), the caduceus is historically associated with Hermes/Mercury and adopted in modern times-especially in the U.S.-as a medical emblem. The design here is stylized, clean, and symbolic, suitable for institutional or educational use.

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