Star of Life
The Star of Life represents emergency medical services such as ambulances.
Meaning
Proper Noun
- A blue six-pointed star, outlined with a white border and usually featuring the Rod of Asclepius in the center. The symbol was originally designed and governed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). It has since become a symbol of the emergency medical services in multiple countries.
Related
Similar words
- hexagram
- Star of David
- rhombus star
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