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  2. Caduceus - Wikipedia

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    The caduceus is also a symbol of printing, by extension of the attributes of Mercury associated with writing and eloquence. Although the Rod of Asclepius, which has only one snake and no wings, is the traditional and more widely used symbol of medicine, the Caduceus is sometimes used by healthcare organizations. Given that the caduceus is ...

  3. Rod of Asclepius - Wikipedia

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    The emergency medical services' Star of Life features a rod of Asclepius In Greek mythology, the Rod of Asclepius (⚕; Ancient Greek: Ῥάβδος τοῦ Ἀσκληπιοῦ, Rhábdos toû Asklēpioû, sometimes also spelled Asklepios), also known as the Staff of Aesculapius and as the asklepian, is a serpent-entwined rod wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with healing ...

  4. Caduceus as a symbol of medicine - Wikipedia

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    The caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff. It is often used as a symbol of medicine, especially in the United States. Ancient sources associate Hermes with a variety of attributes, including wisdom, trade, deception, thievery, eloquence, negotiation, and alchemy.

  5. Veterinarian - Wikipedia

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    A veterinarian conducts a surgery on a domestic cat. Bovine hoof health management by a veterinarian. A veterinarian ( vet) is a medical professional who practices veterinary medicine. They manage a wide range of health conditions and injuries in non-human animals.

  6. List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions - Wikipedia

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    used exclusively in veterinary medicine sig. signa, signetur: write (write on the label) s̄ sine: without (usually written with a bar on top of the s) sing. singulorum: of each SL, s.l. sub lingua: sublingually, under the tongue SOB shortness of breath sol. solutio: solution s.o.s., si op. sit si opus sit: if there is a need s.s., SS

  7. Veterinary medicine in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Veterinary medicine in the United States is the performance of veterinary medicine in the United States, normally performed by licensed medical professionals, and subject to provisions of statute law which vary by state. Veterinary medicine is normally led by veterinary physicians, termed veterinarians or vets, but also by paraveterinary ...

  8. File:Veterinary symbol.svg - Wikipedia

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    File:Veterinary symbol.svg. Size of this PNG preview of this SVG file: 498 × 438 pixels. Other resolutions: 273 × 240 pixels | 546 × 480 pixels | 873 × 768 pixels | 1,164 × 1,024 pixels | 2,329 × 2,048 pixels. This is a file from the Wikimedia Commons. Information from its description page there is shown below.

  9. American Veterinary Medical Association - Wikipedia

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    The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an American not-for-profit association founded in 1863 that represents more than 105,000 veterinarians. [1] The AVMA provides information resources, continuing education opportunities, publications, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs, and services.