| the use of specialized equipment and personnel for continuous monitoring and care of the critically ill. |

| intensive care n. Continuous and closely monitored health care that is provided to critically ill patients. |
| Main Entry: | intensive care |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See critical care |
intensive care in·ten·sive care (ĭn-těn'sĭv)
n.
Continuous and closely monitored health care that is provided to critically ill patients.