⚕
Medical Symbol
- Unicode
- U+2695
- Category
- Dingbats
- HTML Entity
- ⚕
- CSS
- \2695
The ⚕ symbol, classically known as the Staff of Asclepius, depicts a single serpent entwined around a rod and serves as the universal emblem of healthcare. Originating from Greek mythology associated with the god of healing, it was added to Unicode to represent medical professions, pharmacies, and hospitals. People frequently use it on social media to discuss medical topics, highlight health alerts, or identify themselves as healthcare professionals.
How to Type
- Windows
- Win + . then search "medical" or Alt + 9877
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search "medical"
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U then type 2695 and press Enter
- HTML
- ⚕ or ⚕
In Programming
Often used as a lightweight UI icon in healthcare applications or medical documentation. Developers insert it as a Unicode string (\u2695) in languages like JavaScript to render a medical badge without relying on external image libraries.
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