Caduceus Medical Symbol - Meaning, History, and Usage in Healthcare #1821198 (License: Personal Use)

The caduceus is a symbolic staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology, later adopted (though mistakenly) as a medical symbol in the United States. It consists of a short staff entwined by two serpents, topped with wings, distinguishing it from the Rod of Asclepius, which has only one serpent and no wings. Despite its mythological origins, it remains widely used by medical organizations, hospitals, and health-related institutions globally.

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