⚕️ Medical Symbol, an instantly recognizable sign that finds its origin in Greek mythology. This symbol is often called the Rod of Asclepius. It features a serpent wrapped around a staff, representing Asclepius, the Greek God known for his prowess in healing and medicine. Why a serpent? In the medical tradition, the snake symbolizes rejuvenation and is highly revered.
Now, some folks in the United States occasionally mislabel it as the Caduceus. However, the Caduceus has two serpents and wings, which makes it distinct. So, when you see the single serpent, know you're looking at the Rod of Asclepius, a symbol with deep roots in the healthcare industry.
The emoji, with its universal recognition, elevates conversations related to health. Planning to schedule a doctor's appointment? Sending a quick text message that includes this emoji can convey the message in a jiffy. Similarly, if you're heading out to the pharmacy to refill your prescription, this symbol encapsulates the essence of your errand.
Do you find yourself rushing to the ER? You can use the ⚕️ emoji in combination with the 🏥 Hospital emoji to notify friends or family about your medical emergency. This potent combo sends a clear message without requiring an elaborate explanation.
Worried about air pollution? You might notice people employing the ⚕️ symbol along with the 😷 Face With Medical Mask emoji, conveying that they're wearing a mask for health reasons. In today's world, where every second counts, these emojis serve as shorthand for complex situations.
Included in Unicode 4.1 in 2005, it's an old-timer in the emoji universe. You'll spot it in tweets and medical literature. But don't underestimate its flexibility. You can employ it to highlight self-care topics or to express the need for mental health breaks. After all, wellness extends beyond the physical body to encompass the mind and soul.
Copy and paste ⚕️ with one click!
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Use shortcode : :medical_symbol:, :staff_of_aesculapius:
Note: - If you can't see the emoji, your device may not support Medical Symbol emoji but you can still use it on other platforms.
Representations : medical symbol can be represented by ⚕️ emoji.
but currently not supported in LG, HTC, Messenger, Mozilla
Medical Symbol may look different on every device. In the above images you can view how Medical Symbol emoji appears on different devices. Emoji of Medical Symbol can be used on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and many other platforms and OS but not supported in LG, HTC, Messenger, Mozilla. Some devices may show a blank box or X instead of Medical Symbol emoji as every device doesn't support each one of the emoji.
This emoji was first introduced in Unicode 4.1 and was later added to Emoji 4.0. Medical Symbol emoji was first rolled out by Samsung on April 27, 2013 with TouchWiz Nature UX 2 update. 2 years later Skype, Twitter, Google, Apple released ⚕️ emoji on June 1, 2015, September 20, 2016, October 20, 2016, December 12, 2016 respectively.
| Language | Short Name |
|---|---|
| Spanish | símbolo de medicina |
| German | Äskulapstab |
| French | caducée |
| Russian | медицинский символ |
| Italian | simbolo della medicina |
| Portuguese | símbolo da medicina |
| Unicode : | U+2695;U+FE0F |
| Hex Code | |
|---|---|
| Code Point(s): | 2695; fe0f |
| HTML Entity: | ⚕️ |
| UTF-8: | E2 9A 95 |
| UTF-8 (C): | E2 9A 95 |
| UTF-16: | 0x2695 |
| UTF-16 (C): | 0x2695 |
| UTF-32: | 2695;FE0F |
| UTF-32 (C): | 0x00002695; 0x0000FE0F |
| Decimal Code | |
| Code Point(s): | 9877 |
| HTML Entity: | ⚕ |
| UTF-16: | 9877 |
| UTF-32: | 9877 |
| Octal Code | |
| UTF-8: | 342 232 225 |
| Other developer codes: | |
| PHP: | "\xe2\x9a\x95" |
| Python: | u"\U0002695;\U000FE0F" |
| Java, C++, C: | "0x2695" |
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