Caduceus Symbol - Meaning, History, and Medical Use #3839281 (License: Personal Use)

The caduceus features a central staff topped with a pair of wings and two serpents symmetrically coiled around it. While often mistaken for the Rod of Asclepius (a single serpent on a plain staff), the caduceus originates from Hermes (Mercury) in Greek and Roman mythology, representing negotiation, trade, and communication. In modern times, especially in the United States, it has been adopted-though controversially-as a medical emblem by organizations like the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

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