rod of Asclepius

noun phrase

variants or rod of Aesculapius

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rod of Asclepius was in 1902

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“Rod of Asclepius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rod%20of%20Asclepius. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

rod of Asclepius

noun
rod of As·​cle·​pi·​us -ˌa-ˈsklē-pē-əs How to pronounce rod of Asclepius (audio)
variants or rod of Aesculapius
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