pacemaker

noun

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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has long been regarded as a pacemaker in home electronics

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The archbishop, who wears a pacemaker and had knee replacement surgery in 2016, has the right under church law to attend his trial, but is not expected to do so. — Francis X. Rocca, WSJ, "Vatican Aims to Expedite Trial of U.S. Archbishop," 5 Jan. 2019 The horror story practically writes itself: hacked pacemakers and insulin pumps. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Design a Network That Lives Inside Your Body," 13 Mar. 2019 The representative further said the hacks against the pacemakers had been addressed. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "Hack causes pacemakers to deliver life-threatening shocks," 9 Aug. 2018 In 1960, the company began work on implantable pacemakers, which became the main driver of growth for Medtronic. — James R. Hagerty, WSJ, "Medtronic Founder Earl Bakken Turned a Tiny Repair Shop Into a Giant of Medical Technology," 26 Oct. 2018 Victoria McCullough, 69, of Escondido, California, was one of the first to receive a pacemaker-like device that stimulates a nerve to push the tongue forward during sleep. — Washington Post, "New ways to conquer sleep apnea compete for place in bedroom," 12 July 2018 Boston Scientific is one of the biggest makers of heart devices such as pacemakers and artery-opening stents, competing with Medtronic PLC and Abbott Laboratories . — Denise Roland, WSJ, "Boston Scientific Acquires U.K.’s BTG for $4.2 Billion," 20 Nov. 2018 That was the spark for what later became an implantable pacemaker that has improved and saved countless lives. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Earl Bakken, Pacemaker," 28 Oct. 2018 That could lead the way to self-powered pacemakers. — William Herkewitz, Popular Mechanics, "Rubbery Power Source Makes Electricity When It Bends," 17 June 2016

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