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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions Heimlich maneuver proper noun  A first aid procedure used to treat choke, choking. The patient is lifted from behind, squeezing their diaphragm to expel air and thereby dislodge, dislodging an obstruction in the windpipe. Etymology: Named after physician w:Henry Heimlich, Henry Heimlich who described the procedure in 1974. http://patrickinstitute.org/press_release.htm Edward A. Patrick MD PhD? asserts that he is the co-developer and was denied credit by Heimlich.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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