pacemaker

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pace·mak·er | \ ˈpās-ˌmā-kər

Definition of pacemaker

1a : one that sets the pace for another

b : one that takes the lead or sets an example

2a : 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for pacemaker

Synonyms

Antonyms

follower,
imitator

Examples of pacemaker in a Sentence

has long been regarded as a pacemaker in home electronics

Recent Examples on the Web Perhaps the most sorrowful story: Broadway actor Nick Cordero died in July at age 41 after 13 weeks battling the virus and multiple serious complications, including a leg amputation, infections in his lungs and the insertion of a pacemaker. — USA Today, "2021 has to be better for Hollywood, because it can’t get any worse," 30 Dec. 2020 Huckaby, the medical director at Orlando Recovery Center, is more optimistic than most — despite having stents in his heart, a pacemaker and a genetic neuromuscular disease that leaves him in chronic pain. — Kate Santich, orlandosentinel.com, "In Central Florida, COVID-19 pandemic takes heavy toll on mental health | Part 5 of Special Series," 23 Dec. 2020 Along with having Down syndrome and Type 1 diabetes, Chung recently received a new pacemaker but that hasn’t slowed down her passion for candles. — Rick Menning, sun-sentinel.com, "Artisans spread holiday cheer through new online marketplace," 4 Dec. 2020 Cordero, 41, died July 5 after a 95-day hospital stay with a series of complications from the coronavirus, including a leg amputation, infections in his lungs and the insertion of a temporary pacemaker. — Anika Reed, USA TODAY, "Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth are joining 'The Talk' as co-hosts in January," 2 Dec. 2020 One of our number, who wears a pacemaker and a defibrillator, was awoken at 3 AM of the first day by a terrific pain in his leg. — David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, "Why Do We Keep Going to Hunting Camp?," 19 Nov. 2020 The system earned five-star recognition for pacemaker procedures, as well as for treatment of respiratory failure, stroke, hip fractures and pneumonia. — NOLA.com, "A promotion and awards for Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Slidell Memorial," 2 Nov. 2020 Three years later, the Taylor Mill, Kentucky man’s condition had worsened, and doctors placed him in a medically induced coma and inserted a pacemaker and defibrillator. — Laura Ungar, The Enquirer, "He has insurance. But medical bills threatened Taylor Mill man with bankruptcy. Again.," 16 Oct. 2020 Benkendorf says Medtronic is seeing strong growth in its Micra AV device, a miniaturized pacemaker that doesn’t require wires. — Anne Sraders, Fortune, "10 stocks to buy now: These names should perform well no matter who wins the White House," 11 Oct. 2020

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