pace maker

Definitions of pace maker
  1. noun
    a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat
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    type of:
    muscle cardiaque
    the muscle tissue of the heart; adapted to continued rhythmic contraction
  2. noun
    an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker
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    type of:
    appareil électronique
    a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
  3. noun
    a horse used to set the pace in racing
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    type of:
    cheval de course
    a horse bred for racing
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