Pacemaker
(noun)
A device implanted in the body to regulate the heartbeat by emitting electrical impulses.
Origin:
The word 'pacemaker' comes from the noun 'pace', meaning the rate of motion or progress, and the verb 'make', meaning to create or bring into existence.
Examples:
- The pacemaker helped regulate his heart rhythm and improved his quality of life.
- Her pacemaker was replaced after several years of use.
- The pacemaker technology has advanced significantly in recent years.
- The pacemaker was programmed to respond to changes in his physical activity.
- The pacemaker was a life-saving device for those with heart conditions.