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Heimlich sign

Etymology: H. J. Heimlich; L, signum

a universal distress signal that a person is choking and unable to speak, made by grasping the throat with a thumb and index finger, thereby attracting the attention of others nearby. Also called universal choking signal.

Heimlich sign,

n.pr a universal distress signal that a person is choking and unable to speak, made by grasping the throat with a thumb and index finger, thereby attracting the attention of others nearby.

Helicobacter pylori

n a gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacteria that is active as a human gastric pathogen. It is associated with lesions or gastritis or peptic ulcers. See also ulcer, peptic.

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