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Why do medical emblems often depict a snake or serpent?
That's interesting. Are there any other medical symbols that have a significant meaning?
Yes, the caduceus, which is often mistakenly used as a symbol of medicine, is actually a symbol of commerce and trade. It features two snakes wrapped around a staff with wings at the top, and was originally associated with the Greek messenger god Hermes. However, it has been used as a medical symbol in the United States for many years.