Definition of pacemaker

n.1.(Physiol. & Anat.) a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat.
2.An implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker{1}; - used to assist people whose heartbeat is irregular.
3.A horse used to set the pace in racing.


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example, exemplar, good example, model, pacesetter


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