History of Medicine Crossword

an ancient Greek or Roman herald's wand, typically one with two serpents twined around it, carried by the messenger god Hermes or Mercury.
a system of integrative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles, used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Originating in ancient China, acupuncture is now widely practiced in the West.
the treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments.
a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, typically with the formation of buboes (bubonic plague) and sometimes infection of the lungs (pneumonic plague).
the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless.
treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; inoculation.
the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
operate on with a trephine.
an instrument or a caustic substance used for cauterizing. the action of cauterizing something.
a person qualified to practice medicine.