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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Hippocratesnoun

    medical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC)

Wiktionary

  1. Hippocratesnoun

    A Greek physician, circa 5th century BC, sometimes called the "father of medicine."

  2. Etymology: From Ἱπποκράτης.

Wikipedia

  1. Hippocrates

    Hippocrates of Kos (; Greek: Ἱπποκράτης ὁ Κῷος, translit. Hippokrátēs ho Kôios; c. 460 – c. 370 BC), also known as Hippocrates II, was a Greek physician of the classical period who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is traditionally referred to as the "Father of Medicine" in recognition of his lasting contributions to the field, such as the use of prognosis and clinical observation, the systematic categorization of diseases, or the formulation of humoral theory. The Hippocratic school of medicine revolutionized ancient Greek medicine, establishing it as a discipline distinct from other fields with which it had traditionally been associated (theurgy and philosophy), thus establishing medicine as a profession.However, the achievements of the writers of the Hippocratic Corpus, the practitioners of Hippocratic medicine, and the actions of Hippocrates himself were often conflated; thus very little is known about what Hippocrates actually thought, wrote, and did. Hippocrates is commonly portrayed as the paragon of the ancient physician and credited with coining the Hippocratic Oath, which is still relevant and in use today. He is also credited with greatly advancing the systematic study of clinical medicine, summing up the medical knowledge of previous schools, and prescribing practices for physicians through the Hippocratic Corpus and other works.

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    Hippocrates was an ancient Greek physician who is widely considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. Born in circa 460 B.C., he is often referred to as the "Father of Western Medicine." Hippocrates is associated with the Hippocratic Oath, a statement of ethical conduct which is still used by physicians today. He is also known for his work as a physician, teacher, and author of the Hippocratic Corpus, which includes important medical ideas and observations. His theories revolutionized the concepts of health and disease, viewing illness as a natural process rather than a curse or punishment from the gods.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hippocratesnoun

    a famous Greek physician and medical writer, born in Cos, about 460 B. C

Wikidata

  1. Hippocrates

    Hippocrates of Cos or Hippokrates of Kos was an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles, and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is referred to as the father of western medicine in recognition of his lasting contributions to the field as the founder of the Hippocratic School of Medicine. This intellectual school revolutionized medicine in ancient Greece, establishing it as a discipline distinct from other fields that it had traditionally been associated with, thus establishing medicine as a profession. However, the achievements of the writers of the Corpus, the practitioners of Hippocratic medicine, and the actions of Hippocrates himself are often commingled; thus very little is known about what Hippocrates actually thought, wrote, and did. Hippocrates is commonly portrayed as the paragon of the ancient physician, credited with coining the Hippocratic Oath, still relevant and in use today. He is also credited with greatly advancing the systematic study of clinical medicine, summing up the medical knowledge of previous schools, and prescribing practices for physicians through the Hippocratic Corpus and other works.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Hippocrates

    the father of medicine, born at Cos, 460 B.C.; was a contemporary of Socrates and Plato; was of wide-spread renown as a physician; settled in Thessaly and died at Larissa advanced in years; no fewer than 60 writings are ascribed to him, but only a few are genuine.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hippocrates in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hippocrates in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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    In the name of Hippocrates, doctors have invented the most exquisite form of torture ever known to man: survival.

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