pacemaker
Pacemaker (noun) means a small medical device implanted in the chest to regulate an irregular heartbeat. Example: “He had a pacemaker fitted after his heart rhythm became unstable.”
How to use pacemaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an implanted device that keeps someone's heartbeat steady, or a racer who sets the pace for others.
Word forms
pacemakers plural
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He had a _____ fitted after his heart rhythm became unstable.
Etymology
A compound of "pace" and "maker," originally describing the natural pacemaker cells of the heart before being applied to the medical device.
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Rhymes for pacemaker
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What does “pacemaker” mean?
The word “pacemaker” means a small medical device implanted in the chest to regulate an irregular heartbeat. In plain terms, either an implanted device that keeps someone's heartbeat steady, or a racer who sets the pace for others.
How do you pronounce “pacemaker”?
“Pacemaker” is pronounced PAYS-may-kuhr (/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pacemaker” in a sentence?
Here is “pacemaker” used in a sentence: “He had a pacemaker fitted after his heart rhythm became unstable.”
What part of speech is “pacemaker”?
“Pacemaker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pacemaker” have?
“Pacemaker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small medical device implanted in the chest to regulate an irregular heartbeat.