Pacemaker — meaning in English

English meaning

• pacemaker noun A small medical device implanted in the chest to regulate an irregular heartbeat.

Senses

Pacemaker is used for these senses in English:

• pacemaker (hence, medicine) A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.
• pacemaker (now, uncommon) One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.

pacemaker — full definition

1. noun A small medical device implanted in the chest to regulate an irregular heartbeat.
2. noun A runner or competitor who sets the speed for others in a race.

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