pacemaker

[US]/'peɪsmeɪkə/
[UK]/'pesmekɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.leader, pioneer, standard-bearer;pacemaker

Phrases & Collocations

cardiac pacemaker

Example Sentences

implant a pacemaker; implant a drug capsule.

The patient had a pacemaker implanted to regulate their heart rhythm.

The pacemaker battery needs to be replaced every few years.

The doctor recommended a pacemaker for the elderly patient with a slow heartbeat.

The pacemaker was programmed to deliver electrical impulses when needed.

The pacemaker surgery went smoothly without any complications.

Regular check-ups are necessary to monitor the function of the pacemaker.

The pacemaker helped improve the patient's quality of life by maintaining a steady heart rate.

The pacemaker was adjusted to ensure optimal performance for the patient.

The pacemaker was implanted during a minimally invasive procedure.

The pacemaker malfunctioned, requiring immediate attention from medical professionals.

Real-world Examples

It wasn't his first one. He had a pacemaker.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

They essentially turn the whole SA node into your natural pacemaker.

Source: Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology

An echo? What about cardioversion or ablation? Won't I need a pacemaker or a permanent internal defibrillator?

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

A spokesman said Pope has been wearing a heart pacemaker for sometime, but was generally in good health.

Source: BBC Listening February 2013 Collection

Essentially what it is, is a pacemaker for the brain.

Source: Connection Magazine

Genius violinist. Burke's hero. Burke flew down to San Francisco last year to put in his pacemaker.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

Big news- Gene Foote is here. He's having problems with his pacemaker.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

And how a man living in poverty in India benefited from a secondhand pacemaker.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2013

Many people use connected medical devices like pacemakers and glucose monitors with insulin pumps.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Researchers are trying to harness glucose-the body's own fuel-to power implantable gadgets such as pacemakers.

Source: The Economist - Technology

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