1. Asclepiades - Noun
2. Asclepiades - Proper noun
Asclepiades
(Greek mythology) A child of Asclepius and Epione (or Aristodama).
Asclepiades (plural Asclepiades)
(Ancient Greece) A member of one of the families that claimed descent from Asclepius, known as physicians or healers.
Athenodorus says hydrophobia, or water-dread, was first discovered in the time of Asclepiades. Plutarch
Asclepiades introduced the friendly, sympathetic, pleasing and painless treatment of patients. Source: Internet
His teachings are surprisingly modern, therefore Asclepiades is considered to be a pioneer physician in psychotherapy, physical therapy and molecular medicine. Source: Internet