intensive care unit









intensive care unit


intensive care unit Word Origin See more synonyms for intensive care unit on Thesaurus.com noun

  1. the specialized center in a hospital where intensive care is provided. Abbreviation: ICU

Origin of intensive care unit First recorded in 1960–65 intensive care unit in Medicine intensive care unit n.

  1. A specialized section of a hospital containing the equipment, medical and nursing staff, and monitoring devices necessary to provide intensive care.critical care unit
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