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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
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The {{w|Hippocratic Oath}} is an "oath" of ethics taken by medical professionals, which includes the phrase "do no harm". [[Technically]], the exact phrase "first, do no harm" is not in the oath, but this meaning is implied. | The {{w|Hippocratic Oath}} is an "oath" of ethics taken by medical professionals, which includes the phrase "do no harm". [[Technically]], the exact phrase "first, do no harm" is not in the oath, but this meaning is implied. | ||
| − | The full Hippocratic Oath can be seen at {{w|Hippocratic Oath#Modern versions and relevance|the Wikipedia | + | The full Hippocratic Oath can be seen at {{w|Hippocratic Oath#Modern versions and relevance|the Wikipedia page.}} |
| − | Randall takes other words that sound similar to " | + | Randall takes other words that sound similar to "hippocratic" and creates "oaths" for them. |
| − | + | # The word hyperbaric means "of or involving a gas at a pressure greater than normal", so thus a "hyperbaric oath" would indeed involve getting used to (acclimating) to a different pressure. | |
| − | + | # Holographic refers "holographic" projections as seen in media like "Star Wars", in which the image typically shimmers. Not to be confused with actual {{w|holograms}}. | |
| − | + | # Histrionics is "exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention."{{actual citation needed}} | |
| − | + | # {{w|Hydroelectricity}} is producing energy using water power, typically using {{w|turbine}}s. | |
| − | + | # A {{w|hippodrome}} is an oblong arena that was historically used for racing chariots. | |
| − | + | # {{w|Hypnagogia}} is "the state immediately before falling asleep". The phenomenon of jolting awake just as one is about to fall asleep is sometimes referred to as a hypnagogic jerk. | |
| − | + | # A hypergolic substance is one which ignites spontaneously when coming into contact with another substance.{{actual citation needed}} | |
| − | + | # (title text) {{w|Hermeneutics}} is the study of interpreting texts, thus the "Hermeneutic Oath" could have several interpretations as to its meaning. | |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Hippocratic oath | :Hippocratic oath | ||
| − | :[Ponytail is wearing a lab coat, giving the | + | :[Ponytail is wearing a lab coat, giving the hippocratic oath.] |
:First, do no harm | :First, do no harm | ||
