Definition of Artificial pacemaker

1. Noun. An implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker.

Exact synonyms: Pacemaker
Generic synonyms: Electronic Device

Medical Definition of Artificial pacemaker

1. Any device that substitutes for the normal pacemaker and controls the rhythm of the organ; especially an electronic cardiac pacemaker, which may be implanted in the chest, with electrodes attached to the external cardiac surface, or passed through the venous circulation into the right side of the heart (pervenous pacemaker). (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Artificial Pacemaker

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artificial horizons
artificial intelligence
artificial intelligences
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artificial kidney
artificial lake
artificial language
artificial languages
artificial life
artificial limbs
artificial melanin
artificial neural net
artificial organs
artificial pacemaker (current term)
artificial person
artificial persons
artificial pneumothorax
artificial pupil
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