Pacemakers Meaning in English

word · lemma: pacemaker

US

ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkɝz

PAYSS-may-kerz

UK

pˈeɪsmeɪkəz

PAYSS-may-kuhz

Definition

A pacemaker is a small medical device placed in the chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms. It sends electrical signals to help the heart beat at a normal rate.

Usage & Nuances

'Pacemaker' is mainly used in medical contexts to refer to the heart device. The plural 'pacemakers' refers to more than one device or people who have them. Do not confuse with 'pace-setter,' a term in sports, though 'pacemaker' can rarely mean someone who sets the pace.

• Spanish: marcapasos
• Portuguese (BR): marcapasso
• Portuguese (PT): pacemaker - marcapasso
• Chinese (Simplified): 起搏器
• Chinese (Traditional): 心律調節器
• Hindi: पेसमेकर
• Arabic: منظمات القلب
• Bengali: পেসমেকার
• Russian: кардиостимуляторы
• Japanese: ペースメーカー
• Vietnamese: máy tạo nhịp tim
• Korean: 심장 박동기
• Turkish: kalp pili
• Urdu: پیس میکر
• Indonesian: alat pacu jantung

Example Sentences

Some people with slow heartbeats need pacemakers.

basic

Doctors can implant pacemakers during a short surgery.

basic

Pacemakers help the heart beat regularly.

basic

Many elderly people live active lives thanks to their pacemakers.

natural

If pacemakers stop working, people may feel dizzy or weak.

natural

Thanks to modern pacemakers, heart patients have more freedom and confidence.

natural