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2. Medical tattoo - Wikipedia

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   A paramedical tattoo is a cosmetic tattoo applied to conceal a medical condition or to disguise the results of its treatment, typically in a realistic style. Alternatively, people with skin conditions or scars may choose to get a decorative cover-up tattoo with a piece of art over the area. During breast reconstruction after mastectomy (removal ...

3. Caduceus as a symbol of medicine - Wikipedia

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   The spirit of medicine, as imagined by Salomon Trismosin, 1582. The Caduceus became a symbol of alchemy and pharmacy in medieval Europe. Its first appearance as a medical symbol can be traced back to 1st−4th century CE in oculists' stamps that were found mostly in Celtic areas, such as Gaul, Germany and Britain, which had an engraving of the name of the physician, the name of the special ...

4. Rod of Asclepius - Wikipedia

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   The emergency medical services' Star of Life features a rod of Asclepius In Greek mythology, the Rod of Asclepius (⚕; Ancient Greek: Ῥάβδος τοῦ Ἀσκληπιοῦ, Rhábdos toû Asklēpioû, sometimes also spelled Asklepios), also known as the Staff of Aesculapius and as the asklepian, [1] is a serpent-entwined rod wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with ...

5. Medical tattoos serve a purpose bigger than body art - AOL

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   Medical tattoos can assist in radiation therapy, post-mastectomy recovery, concealing skin disorders and more. ... Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...

6. Caduceus - Wikipedia

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   The caduceus (☤; / kəˈdjuːʃəs, - siəs /; Latin: cādūceus, from ‹See Tfd› Greek: κηρύκειον kērū́keion "herald's wand, or staff") [b] is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and consequently by Hermes Trismegistus in Greco-Egyptian mythology. The same staff was borne by other heralds like Iris, the messenger of ...

7. Legal status of tattooing in the United States - Wikipedia

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   However, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have statutory laws requiring a person receiving a tattoo be at least 18 years old. This is partially based on the legal principle that a minor cannot enter into a legal contract or otherwise render informed consent for a procedure. Most states permit a person under the age of 18 to receive a ...

8. Symbol of medicine - Wikipedia

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   Symbol of medicine. The symbol of medicine may refer to: Emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Star of Life. Rod of Asclepius.

9. Star of Life - Wikipedia

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   The Star of Life represents emergency medical services such as ambulances. The Star of Life is a symbol used to identify emergency medical services. It features a blue six-pointed star, outlined by a white border. The middle contains a Rod of Asclepius – an ancient symbol of medicine. The Star of Life can be found on ambulances, medical ...