hippocratic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to Hippocrates: Pertaining to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the "Father of Medicine."
- Of or relating to the school of medicine that took his name: Pertaining to the principles, practices, or ethical code historically associated with Hippocrates and his followers.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The museum displayed ancient Hippocratic texts.
- She studied the Hippocratic approach to diagnosing illness.
- The Hippocratic Oath is a foundational text for medical ethics.
Advanced Usage
- "Hippocratic Oath": A traditional oath of ethics historically taken by physicians, attributed to Hippocrates.
- All new doctors at the ceremony swore the modern version of the Hippocratic Oath.
- "Hippocratic medicine": Refers to the medical theories and practices originating from the Hippocratic school in ancient Greece.
- The lecture contrasted Hippocratic medicine with later Roman practices.
Variants and Related Words
- Hippocrates (proper noun): The ancient Greek physician (c. 460–c. 370 BC).
- Hippocratism (noun): The doctrines or practice of Hippocratic medicine.
Synonyms
- Hippocratical (adjective, archaic): Having the same meaning as "Hippocratic."
- Galenic (adjective): Pertaining to Galen, a later Greek physician; sometimes used in contrast to Hippocratic traditions.
Adjective
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of or relating to Hippocrates or the school of medicine that took his name
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