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pacemaker

/pəˈsiːmækər/ noun · British & US
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What does pacemaker mean?

noun

A small electronic device implanted in the body to regulate the heartbeat, or a device used to regulate the speed of a machine, such as a car engine.

Example

"The doctor explained that the pacemaker was necessary to stabilize the patient's irregular heartbeat."

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