Etymology

Hippocratic

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Today it means: Pertaining to, or in accordance with the theories of, ancient Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates. Full definition →

Medieval Latin Hippocraticus
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  1. Medieval Latin · borrowed fromHippocraticus
  2. English todayHippocratic

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

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