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|Short definition= | |Short definition=PA - A medical professional licensed to perform certain medical procedures under the direction of a physician. A PA can take medical histories, perform physical exams, take blood and urine samples, dress wounds, and administer injections and vaccinations. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
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pacemaker - {{Pronunciation}} ( | pacemaker - {{Pronunciation}} (PAYS-may-ker) An electronic device implanted in the body to monitor heart rate and rhythm. It electrically stimulates the heart when it is not beating normally. It runs on batteries and has long, thin wires connecting it to the heart. Also called artificial pacemaker and cardiac pacemaker {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:12, 11 January 2023
| Pacemaker | |
|---|---|
| Term | Pacemaker |
| Short definition | PA - A medical professional licensed to perform certain medical procedures under the direction of a physician. A PA can take medical histories, perform physical exams, take blood and urine samples, dress wounds, and administer injections and vaccinations. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
pacemaker - (pronounced) (PAYS-may-ker) An electronic device implanted in the body to monitor heart rate and rhythm. It electrically stimulates the heart when it is not beating normally. It runs on batteries and has long, thin wires connecting it to the heart. Also called artificial pacemaker and cardiac pacemaker
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