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Heymans

American  
[hahy-muhnz, ey-mahns] / ˈhaɪ mənz, eɪˈmɑ̃s /

noun

  1. Corneille 1892–1968, Belgian physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1938.


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"It's gonna take us a long time to really understand how this new beautiful observatory works. But I am so ready for it," says Professor Heymans.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2025

Prof Catherine Heymans was recommended to the Queen for the role by an international panel, convened by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

From BBC May 27, 2021

Heymans won medals in four consecutive Summer Games — the first female diver and first Canadian Olympian to do so.

From Seattle Times Jan. 17, 2013

That prevents Emilie Heymans from sporting one of the swimsuits she sews herself.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2012

But when on the following Sunday, on the farm of Mr. Heymans, not far from Slabbert's Nek, I again saw a congregation before me, I once more completely regained my serenity of mind.

From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)

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