Bernard

[ber-nar for 1; bur-nerd, bur-nahrd for 2] /bɛrˈnar for 1; ˈbɜr nərd, bɜrˈnɑrd for 2/
noun
1.
Claude
[klohd] /kloʊd/ (Show IPA), 1813–78, French physiologist.
2.
a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “bear” and “hardy.”.
British Dictionary definitions for Bernard

Bernard

/ˈbɜːnəd/
noun
1.
(French) (bɛrnar). Claude (klod). 1813–78, French physiologist, noted for his research on the action of secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver
2.
(ˈbɜːnəd). Saint, known as Bernard of Menthon and the Apostle of the Alps. 923–1008, French monk who founded hospices in the Alpine passes. Feast day: Aug 20
Word Origin and History for Bernard

masc. proper name, from German Bernhard, literally "bold as a bear," from Old High German bero "bear" (see bear (n.)) + harti "hard, bold, strong" (see hard).

Bernard in Medicine

Bernard Ber·nard (běr-när'), Claude. 1813-1878.

French physiologist noted for his study of the digestive and nervous systems.

Bernard in Science
Bernard
  (běr-när')   
French physiologist noted for his study of the chemical reactions involved in the digestive system and of the connection between the liver and the nervous system. His work laid the foundation for experimental medicine.