Associations to the word «Hippocrates»

Wiktionary

HIPPOCRATES, proper noun. An Ancient Greek male given name, notably borne by Hippocrates of Cos, an Ancient Greek physician, circa 5th century BC, sometimes called the "father of medicine."

Dictionary definition

HIPPOCRATES, noun. Medical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC).

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke