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单词 pacemaker
释义

pacemaker

noun

pace·​mak·​er ˈpās-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce pacemaker (audio)
1
a
: one that sets the pace for another
b
: one that takes the lead or sets an example
2
a
: a group of cells or a body part (such as the sinus node of the heart) that serves to establish and maintain a rhythmic activity
b
: an electrical device for stimulating or steadying the heartbeat or reestablishing the rhythm of an arrested heart
pacemaking
ˈpās-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce pacemaker (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • bellwether
  • leader
  • pacer
  • pacesetter
  • trendsetter
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

has long been regarded as a pacemaker in home electronics
Recent Examples on the Web After suffering a stroke days before the primary, Mr. Fetterman had a pacemaker and defibrillator implanted. James Freeman, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 During the surgery, a pacemaker-like device is implanted under the scalp. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2022 After the stroke, Fetterman was diagnosed with a heart condition, cardiomyopathy and fitted with a pacemaker. Sarah Ewall-wice, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 When the twins were two years old, Lily was diagnosed with a third-degree heart block, and received a pacemaker. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 26 July 2022 Researchers have published a proof-of-concept study describing a biodegradable, wireless pacemaker that might be used in patients who need temporary assistance after cardiac surgery. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2022 Her whole family — including her mother, who has a heart condition and a pacemaker — has wrestled with bouts of Covid, with no insurance. New York Times, 14 July 2022 Rogers has created a number of electronic devices that the body can absorb, including a transient pacemaker in 2021. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2022 So the massive heart attack wound up putting in a pacemaker-defibrillator in him. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

pacemaker

noun

pace·​mak·​er ˈpā-ˌsmā-kər How to pronounce pacemaker (audio)
1
: a group of cells or a body part (as the sinoatrial node of the heart) that serves to establish and maintain a rhythmic activity
2
: an electrical device for stimulating or steadying the heartbeat or reestablishing the rhythm of an arrested heart

called also pacer

pacemaker

noun

as in pacer
one that takes the lead or sets an example has long been regarded as a pacemaker in home electronics

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pacer
  • leader
  • pioneer
  • pacesetter
  • bellwether
  • trendsetter
  • innovator
  • forerunner
  • precursor
  • harbinger
  • herald
  • foregoer
  • groundbreaker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • imitator
  • follower
  • me-tooer
  • Johnny-come-lately
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