cardiac pacemaker

an electrical device that is surgically implanted into the chest to regulate an abnormal heart rhythm. Electrical leads from the device are placed in specific areas of the heart, and transducers can monitor the heart’s rate of contraction and deliver an electric charge only when the organ is not functioning as desired.

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Psychology term of the day

May 10th 2024

coping style

the characteristic manner in which an individual confronts and deals with stress, anxiety-provoking situations, or emergencies.