pacemaker

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pacemaker Definition

• (n) a leading instance in its field; "the new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations"
• (n) a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat
• (n) an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker
• (n) a horse used to set the pace in racing

pacemaker Synonyms

• artificial pacemaker
• cardiac pacemaker
• pacemaker
• pacer
• pacesetter
• SA node
• sinoatrial node