Pacemaker

Pacemaker

1) A group of cells or a body part (as the sinoatrial node of the heart) that serves to establish and maintain a rhythmic activity.

2) An electrical device for stimulating or steadying the heartbeat or reestablishing the rhythm of an arrested heart--called also pacer.

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Category: Genetic disorders
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