pacemaker
noun
pace·mak·er
ˈpās-ˌmā-kər 
1
a
: one that sets the pace for another
b
: one that takes the lead or sets an example
2
a
: a group of cells or a body part (such as the sinus node of the heart) that serves to establish and maintain a rhythmic activity
b
: an electrical device for stimulating or steadying the heartbeat or reestablishing the rhythm of an arrested heart
Examples of pacemaker in a Sentence
has long been regarded as a pacemaker in home electronics
Recent Examples on the Web
On March 12, King Harald received the permanent pacemaker and remained in the hospital in Oslo for a few days.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
But with the pacemaker in place, fans are wondering how this will affect his career as an action star.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Nearly all implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and neurostimulators, are limited by the capacity of their onboard batteries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2024
It’s used to sanitize 20 billion devices in the U.S. per year, such as pacemakers, catheters, and ventilators.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 14 Mar. 2024
Attached to the post was a picture of the actor, with his pacemaker depicted as a cartoon ticking bomb atop his chest.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Like solar panels, this pacemaker is powered by light.
—Pengju Li, Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2024
The 76-year-old actor and former Governor of California shared a photograph from recovery, including a sight gag about his new pacemaker, depicted as a cartoon-esque time bomb.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger thanked fans for their support Thursday following his pacemaker surgery earlier this month.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
But with the pacemaker in place, fans are wondering how this will affect his career as an action star.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Nearly all implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and neurostimulators, are limited by the capacity of their onboard batteries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2024
It’s used to sanitize 20 billion devices in the U.S. per year, such as pacemakers, catheters, and ventilators.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 14 Mar. 2024
Attached to the post was a picture of the actor, with his pacemaker depicted as a cartoon ticking bomb atop his chest.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Like solar panels, this pacemaker is powered by light.
—Pengju Li, Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2024
The 76-year-old actor and former Governor of California shared a photograph from recovery, including a sight gag about his new pacemaker, depicted as a cartoon-esque time bomb.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger thanked fans for their support Thursday following his pacemaker surgery earlier this month.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
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pacemaker
noun
pace·mak·er
ˈpā-ˌsmā-kər
1
: a group of cells or a bodily part (as of the heart) that serves to establish and maintain a rhythmic bodily activity
2
: an electrical device for steadying or establishing the heartbeat
Medical Definition
pacemaker
noun
pace·mak·er
ˈpā-ˌsmā-kər
1
: a group of cells or a body part (as the sinoatrial node of the heart) that serves to establish and maintain a rhythmic activity
2
: an electrical device for stimulating or steadying the heartbeat or reestablishing the rhythm of an arrested heart
called also pacer
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