Caduceus Medical Symbol - History, Meaning, and Usage in Healthcare #2058534 (License: Personal Use)

The Caduceus is a symbolic staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology, later adopted (though often mistakenly) as a symbol of medicine. It consists of a central rod flanked by two intertwined serpents and topped with a pair of wings, signifying commerce, negotiation, and healing. Despite its frequent use in medical contexts, the Rod of Asclepius-single serpent, no wings-is the historically accurate emblem of healing.

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