Word
Definition
n. a small medical device that sends electrical signals to your heart to help it beat at the right speed. It is used when your heart is too slow or has an irregular rhythm.
n. a small electronic device that generates electrical impulses to regulate the beating of the heart. It is typically implanted in the chest to treat bradycardia or arrhythmia.
Examples
“The doctor implanted a pacemaker to help his heart beat regularly.”
“After the surgery, the patient's pacemaker was monitored to ensure it maintained a steady rhythm during physical activity.”
“Modern pacemakers are often equipped with advanced sensors that can adjust the heart rate based on the patient's level of physical exertion or breathing patterns.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor implanted a pacemaker to help his heart beat regularly.”
contextual
“After the surgery, the patient's pacemaker was monitored to ensure it maintained a steady rhythm during physical activity.”
complex
“Modern pacemakers are often equipped with advanced sensors that can adjust the heart rate based on the patient's level of physical exertion or breathing patterns.”
Real-World Examples
“He was fitted with a pacemaker in 2024 after falling ill on holiday in Malaysia.” “That year, the king had been fitted with a pacemaker after falling ill on holiday in Malaysia.” Etymology
From pace + maker.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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