Hippocratic

See also: hippocratic

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin Hippocraticus,[1] equivalent to Hippocrates +‎ -ic.

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Adjective

Hippocratic (comparative more Hippocratic, superlative most Hippocratic)

  1. Pertaining to, or in accordance with the theories of, ancient Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates.
    • 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 42:
      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.
    • 2019, Edward Snowden, Permanent Record, page 182:
      Technology doesn't have a Hippocratic oath.

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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “Hippocratic”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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