Heimlich

[ hīm′lĭk′ ]

Henry J(ay) Born 1920

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American surgeon who in 1974 developed the Heimlich maneuver, a technique of ejecting an obstruction from the trachea of a choking victim.

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However, Heimlich can also be used to define something that is secret, concealed, unknown, or threatening.
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She was voted “most likely to need a Heimlich maneuver if you tell her a joke” when she graduated from law school.
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No attempt will be made to deal with all of the extreme forms, and only those reported by Heimlich and Sargent will be discussed.
Trees of Indiana|Charles Clemon Deam
Heimlich reported this variety from Dekalb County, based upon specimens collected by the author and determined by Sargent.
Trees of Indiana|Charles Clemon Deam

Heimlich's record I regard as an error, see remarks under Abies balsamea.
Trees of Indiana|Charles Clemon Deam
Heimlich has reported Sargent's determination of many of these specimens in the Proc.
Trees of Indiana|Charles Clemon Deam
It has recently been reported from White County by Heimlich.
Trees of Indiana|Charles Clemon Deam