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pacemaker

/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A medical device used to regulate a patient's heart rhythm.

    - "The pacemaker monitors the heart's rhythm and sends electrical impulses to keep it beating regularly."
    - "John received a pacemaker after experiencing frequent heart palpitations."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/



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Variants
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pacemaker , pacemakers , pacemaking , pacemakings
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'pacem' meaning peace, and 'maker' meaning creator, indicating the device's ability to maintain a stable heart rhythm.


Trivia
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  1. The first pacemaker was implanted in 1958.

  2. The average lifespan of a pacemaker is around 10-12 years.

  3. Approximately 1.5 million pacemakers are implanted worldwide each year.


Related Concepts
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  1. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD): Another type of cardiac device that functions similarly to a pacemaker but also delivers electrical shocks to restore normal heart rhythm in case of life-threatening arrhythmias.


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The pacemaker has become a symbol of modern medical technology and has been featured in various forms of media, including literature, films, and television shows.

How to Memorize "pacemaker"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small, battery-operated device implanted in the chest, connected to wires leading to the heart.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pacemaker' with the idea of a steady heartbeat and regular rhythm.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'People Always Care Enough to Make Every Heartbeat' to remember the meaning of pacemaker.


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