Aesculapian

Aesculapian
/es'kyeuh lay"pee euhn/ or, esp. Brit., /ee'skeuh-/, adj.
1. pertaining to Aesculapius.
2. medical; medicinal.
n.
3. a physician; doctor.
Also, Esculapian.
[1615-25; AESCULAPI(US) + -AN]

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