intensive-care unit

A form of intensive care unit — A part of a hospital into which critically ill patients, in danger of dying, are admitted and closely monitored.

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Meanings

nounintensive-care unit (plural intensive-care units)

plural intensive-care units

  1. alternativeAlternative form of intensive care unit.
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