☤
Caduceus
- Unicode
- U+2624
- Category
- Dingbats
- Symbol Sets
- Cool Symbols
- HTML Entity
- ☤
- CSS
- \2624
The Caduceus symbol (☤) features a winged staff entwined by two serpents, originally representing the messenger god Hermes in ancient Greek mythology. While traditionally a symbol of commerce and negotiation, it is widely used today—especially in the United States—to denote medicine, healthcare, and pharmacies. In digital text, this dingbat serves as a popular text-based icon when referring to doctors, medical clinics, or the healthcare industry.
How to Type
- Windows
- In Word: type 2624, then press Alt + X. Other apps have no standard Windows shortcut for it — copy it from this page
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search "caduceus"
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U then 2624
- HTML
- ☤
In Programming
While not part of standard programming syntax, the Caduceus symbol is occasionally used as a text-based icon in user interfaces or string constants for medical and healthcare software applications.
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