U+2695 • Symbols
Medical Symbol Emoji
Meaning
A symbol displaying as a rod with a snake entwined around the outside in a downward-spiral shape.
Associated with medicine and health care services such as doctors or hospitals. A similar and related symbol called the Caduceus is frequently used in the United States.
Design varies widely by platform: Samsung and Google's designs are purple, WhatsApp uses gold, Huawei uses black, while Microsoft and JoyPixels use shades of blue. Facebook and Toss Face place the symbol on a purple square background, while Twiter places it within a white circular background.
Notably, Apple has never provided this codepoint with an emoji presentation, instead rendering it as a text-style Unicode character.
Toss Face’s initial design depicted a grey medicine bowl or mortar adorned with a white medical cross and containing a pestle-like handle.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+2695 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | medical symbol |
| Shortcode | :medical-symbol: |
| Category | Symbols |
| Subcategory | other-symbol |
| Version | E4.0 |
| Qualification | unqualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ⚕️ Medical Symbol emoji mean?
A symbol displaying as a rod with a snake entwined around the outside in a downward-spiral shape. Associated with medicine and health care services such as doctors or hospitals. A similar and related symbol called the Caduceus is frequently used in the United States. Design varies widely by platform: Samsung and Google's designs are purple, WhatsApp uses gold, Huawei uses black, while Microsoft and JoyPixels use shades of blue. Facebook and Toss Face place the symbol on a purple square background, while Twiter places it within a white circular background. Notably, Apple has never provided this codepoint with an emoji presentation, instead rendering it as a text-style Unicode character. Toss Face’s initial design depicted a grey medicine bowl or mortar adorned with a white medical cross and containing a pestle-like handle.
How do I copy the ⚕️ emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (⚕️) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Medical Symbol?
The Unicode for the Medical Symbol emoji is U+2695.
On which platforms can I use the ⚕️ emoji?
You can use the Medical Symbol emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Medical Symbol Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious ⚕️"
"I'm so relieved ⚕️"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time ⚕️"
Comments: "This is literally me ⚕️"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug ⚕️"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
⚕️💦 (emphasized relief)
⚕️😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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