- Hippocratic oath
- noun Date: 1747 an oath embodying a code of medical ethics usually taken by those about to begin medical practice
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Hippocratic oath
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Hippocratic oath — Hippocratic oath, An oath said to have been dictated by Hippocrates to his disciples. Such an oath is still administered to candidates for graduation in medicine. [PJC] Note: An English translation of the oath reads: I swear by Apollo the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hippocratic oath — ► NOUN ▪ a former oath taken by those beginning medical practice to observe a code of professional behaviour (parts of which are still used in some medical schools). ORIGIN with reference to Hippocrates, a Greek physician of the 5th century BC … English terms dictionary
Hippocratic oath — n. the oath generally taken by students receiving a medical degree: it is attributed to Hippocrates and sets forth an ethical code for the medical profession … English World dictionary
Hippocratic Oath — For other uses, see Hippocratic Oath (disambiguation). A 12th century Byzantine manuscript of the Oath, rendered in the form of a cross. The Hippocratic Oath is an oath historically taken by physicians and other healthcare professionals swearing… … Wikipedia
Hippocratic Oath — One of the oldest binding documents in history, the Oath written by Hippocrates is still held sacred by physicians: to treat the ill to the best of one s ability, to preserve a patient s privacy, to teach the secrets of medicine to the next… … Medical dictionary
Hippocratic oath — an oath embodying the duties and obligations of physicians, usually taken by those about to enter upon the practice of medicine. [1740 50] * * * ▪ ethical code ethical code attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, adopted as a … Universalium
Hippocratic oath — [[t]hɪ̱pəkrætɪk o͟ʊθ[/t]] N SING: the N The Hippocratic oath is a formal promise made by recently qualified doctors that they will follow the standards set by their profession and try to preserve life … English dictionary
Hippocratic Oath for scientists — It has been suggested that an ethical code of practice should be introduced for scientists that is similar to the Hippocratic Oath used in the medical profession. Proposals suggest that a suitable oath should encourage rigour, honesty and… … Wikipedia
Hippocratic Oath (disambiguation) — The Hippocratic Oath is the tradition of ethical oaths for medical practitioners.Hippocratic Oath may also refer to:* Hippocratic Oath ( DS9 episode), an episode within the Star Trek franchise * Hippocratic Oath for scientists … Wikipedia
Hippocratic oath — [ˌhɪpə kratɪk] noun a former oath taken by those beginning medical practice, affirming their obligations and proper conduct, parts of which are still used in some medical schools. Origin C18: Hippocratic from med. L. Hippocraticus relating to… … English new terms dictionary
Hippocratic oath — Hip′pocrat′ic oath′ n. an oath embodying the duties and obligations of physicians, usu. taken by those about to enter upon the practice of medicine • Etymology: 1740–50 … From formal English to slang
