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Hippocratic

Hippocratic adjective: pertaining to, or in accordance with the theories of, ancient Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates.

Adjective

Hippocratic (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to, or in accordance with the theories of, ancient Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates.
    • As a means of restoring vigor to the generative organs, flagellation was recommended by the ancient physicians as an effectual remedy, in accordance with the Hippocratic principle of ubi stimulus, ibi affluxus.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 42
    • Technology doesn't have a Hippocratic oath.2019, Edward Snowden, Permanent Record, page 182

Origin of Hippocratic

Borrowed from Medieval Latin Hippocraticus, equivalent to Hippocrates + -ic.

Words formed from Hippocratic

Phrases with Hippocratic

Questions about Hippocratic

What does Hippocratic mean?
Hippocratic means pertaining to, or in accordance with the theories of, ancient Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates.
What part of speech is Hippocratic?
Hippocratic is an adjective.

Words near Hippocratic in the dictionary

  1. Hippocrates sleeve
  2. Hippocrates sleeves
  3. Hippocrates' sleeve
  4. Hippocrates' sleeves
  5. Hippocratian
  6. Hippocratic
  7. Hippocratic face
  8. Hippocratic faces
  9. Hippocratic oath
  10. Hippocratic oaths
  11. Hippocratic sleeve

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