Heimlich

[hīm′lĭk′]Henry J(ay) Born 1920

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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Contemporary Examples of heimlich

However, Heimlich can also be used to define something that is secret, concealed, unknown, or threatening.
Why We Can’t Get Enough of Twisted Marriage Thrillers
Lucy Scholes
February 18, 2014
She was voted “most likely to need a Heimlich maneuver if you tell her a joke” when she graduated from law school.
Cheever on Cheever
Susan Cheever
March 3, 2009

Historical Examples of heimlich

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
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