Pacemaker
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| Pacemaker | |
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| Term | Pacemaker |
| Short definition | pacemaker - (pronounced) (KAR-dee-ak 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. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
pacemaker - (pronounced) (KAR-dee-ak 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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