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Hippocratic oath

 
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–noun
an oath embodying the duties and obligations of physicians, usually taken by those about to enter upon the practice of medicine.
Origin:
1740–50
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Hippocratic oath  
n.  An oath of ethical professional behavior sworn by new physicians, inaccurately attributed to Hippocrates.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Cultural Dictionary

Hippocratic oath [(hip-uh-krat-ik)]

A traditional oath of physicians, who pledge to practice medicine according to the ideals and moral principles put forth by Hippocrates.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Word Origin & History

Hippocratic oath 
1747, in the spirit of Hippocrates (c.460-377 B.C.E.), but not written by him.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: Hippocratic oath
Pronunciation: -Oth
Function: noun
: an oath that embodies a code of medical ethics and is usually taken by those about to beginmedical practice
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Hippocratic Oath n.
An oath of ethical professional behavior sworn by new physicians and attributed to Hippocrates.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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