pacemakers

pace-mak-ers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Medical devices implanted in the chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms by sending electrical impulses to regulate the heartbeat.

  2. 2.

    People or things that set the pace or standard for others to follow.

Forms

plural: pacemakers

Related words

See also: cardiac, defibrillator
Synonyms: cardiac devices

Etymology

From English pace (step, rate of movement) + maker (one who makes).