Medical symbol emoji meaning

The medical symbol emoji, sometimes referred to as the Staff of Asclepius, is a widely recognized symbol connected to medicine and healthcare. It shows a single serpent coiled around a straight rod. This symbol has its roots in ancient Greek mythology. Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, carried a staff that became a representation of medical knowledge and practices. Over time, the Staff of Asclepius has been adopted as an emblem by many medical organizations and institutions around the world. It serves as an enduring reminder of the importance of healing and care in human society.

The medical symbol emoji was approved in Unicode 4.1 and added in Emoji 4.0, see related proposal L2/16160