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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 article}} | + | The full Hippocratic Oath can be seen at {{w|Hippocratic Oath#Modern versions and relevance|the Wikipedia article.}} |
Randall takes other words that sound similar to "Hippocratic" and creates "oaths" for them. | Randall takes other words that sound similar to "Hippocratic" and creates "oaths" for them. | ||
| − | + | # {{wiktionary|Hyperbaric}} means "of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure", so thus a "hyperbaric oath" would indeed involve getting used to (acclimating to) a different pressure. | |
| − | + | # Holographic refers to "holographic" projections as seen in media such as ''{{w|Star Wars}}'', in which the image typically shimmers. Not to be confused with actual {{w|holograms}}. | |
| − | + | # {{wiktionary|Histrionics}} is "exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response". | |
| − | + | # {{w|Hydroelectricity}} is producing energy using water power, typically using {{w|turbine|turbines}}. | |
| − | + | # A {{w|hippodrome}} is an arena that was historically used for chariot racing and horse racing. | |
| − | + | # {{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 {{w|hypergolic propellant}} is a type of rocket propellant which doesn't need a spark to ignite, and spontaneously combusts when mixing the parts together. Normal rocket propellant, such as RP-1 and liquid oxygen, requires some sort of initial spark to start the reaction. | |
| − | + | # (title text) {{w|Hermeneutics}} is the study of interpreting texts, thus the "Hermeneutic Oath" could have several interpretations as to its meaning. | |
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