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[-] [email protected] 23 points 5 months ago

Microbiologist here: I was taught that part of the origin of the symbol was the way a specific worm was removed, you had a stick or rod or whatever and you made a little incision where the worm is, then slowly pull it out and wind it around the rod

One of man’s first medical procedures

[-] [email protected] 15 points 5 months ago

Hey fellow micro! That perfectly describes guinea worm removal. Nasty little buggers.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

I've seen a video of the ancient method being done by a tribe... somewhere. It's been a long time. Hardcore and very cool.

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