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Pacemaker

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ

Definitions

  1. Specialized cells which stimulate the heart to beat.
  2. A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.
    broadly
  3. One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.
    uncommon

Equivalents

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Examples

“natural pacemaker”
“cardiac pacemaker”
“artificial pacemaker”
“High intensity EMF can have⟳ adverse impacts on the operation of implantable medical devices (IMDs) such as pacemakers and defibrillators.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pacemaker current pacemaker syndrome Pacemaking paceman pacemapping Pacer

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