pacemaker


Definition: Meaning of, pacemaker in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpeɪsmeɪkə /

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pacemaker pacemakers
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  1. a small machine that is placed inside someone's chest in order to help their heart beat regularly
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  2. also pacesetter a person or horse who goes to the front in a race and sets the speed that the others must try to achieve
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pacemaker used in phrases

  • artificial pacemaker (noun)
    1. an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker
  • cardiac pacemaker (noun)
    1. a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat
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