(1922–2001), South African surgeon; full name Christiaan Neethling Barnard. He pioneered human heart transplantation, performing the first operation of this kind in December 1967.
Definition of Barnard, Christiaan in US English:
Barnard, Christiaan
proper nounˈbärnərd
(1922–2001), South African surgeon; a pioneer in human heart transplantation; full name Christiaan Neethling Barnard. He performed the first heart transplant in December 1967.