Hippocrates of Cos


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Hip·po·cra·tes of Cos

(hip-ok'ră-tēz kas),
Greek physician, called the "Father of Medicine," circa 460-377 B.C. See: hippocratic facies, hippocratic fingers, hippocratic nails, hippocratic school, hippocratic succussion.
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