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Hippocrates

Noun CEFR C1
hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz

Definitions

A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἱπποκράτης (Hippokrátēs), notably borne by Hippocrates of Cos, an Ancient Greek physician, circa 5th century BC, sometimes called the "father of medicine".

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Examples

The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates promoted wine for various purposes, including reducing fevers and dressing wounds.”

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