Hippocratic Oath (also known as Oath, Hippocratic): An oath, attributed to Hippocrates, that serves as an ethical guide for the medical profession.

NIH MeSH · D006625Humanities

Hippocratic Oath

Also known asOath, Hippocratic

Definition

An oath, attributed to Hippocrates, that serves as an ethical guide for the medical profession.

MeSH classification

  • K01.752.566.479.068.400
  • K01.752.566.479.171.132.750.551
  • N05.350.213.400
  • N05.350.340.162.500.500

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Common questions about Hippocratic Oath

What does Hippocratic Oath mean in medicine?
An oath, attributed to Hippocrates, that serves as an ethical guide for the medical profession. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Hippocratic Oath known by any other names?
Yes. Hippocratic Oath is also referred to as Oath, Hippocratic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Hippocratic Oath sit in the medical classification?
Hippocratic Oath falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.752.566.479.068.400, K01.752.566.479.171.132.750.551, N05.350.213.400). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D006625) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗