Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
pacemaker
IPA transcription: [p'eɪsm,eɪkɚ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
pacer, pacemaker, pacesetter
Meaning:
a horse used to set the pace in racing
Synonyms:
pacemaker, artificial_pacemaker
Meaning:
an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker
Synonyms:
pacemaker, cardiac_pacemaker, sinoatrial_node, SA_node
Meaning:
a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat
Synonyms:
pacesetter, pacemaker
Meaning:
a leading instance in its field; "the new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations"
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