pacemaker

Betekenis (Engels)

1. A set of nerves which stimulate the heart to beat.
2. (broadly) A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.
3. (uncommon) One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.

Concepten

pacemaker

gangmaker

Synoniemen

pacesetter

pacer

SA node

sinoatrial node

cardiac pacemaker

artificial pacemaker

puller

trailblazer

winder

synchroniser

atrioventricular node

precursor

dragger

emcee

forerunner

illusionist

antecedent

Vertalingen

marcapasos

pacemaker

stimulateur cardiaque

pacemaker

marca-passo

stimulateur

Herzschrittmacher

βηματοδότης

Schrittmacher

meneur de train

Pacemaker

pile

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/

Etymologie (Engels)

From pace + maker.