pacemaker

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

pace + maker

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