pacemakers

A pacemaker is a device that is used to help people with heart conditions live longer lives. It helps them to keep their heart beating by providing a continuous flow of electrical impulses.

  • Her pacemaker stopped working, and she had to have it replaced.

  • The new pacemaker is going to help the patient live much longer than the old one did.

Definition of pacemakers

noun

a horse used to set the pace in racing

Synonyms:

pacer, pacesetter

noun

a leading instance in its field

Synonyms:

pacesetter

noun

an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker

Synonyms:

artificial pacemaker

noun

a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat

Synonyms:

cardiac pacemaker, sa node, sinoatrial node

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