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intensive care

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

Origin:
1960–65
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intensive care  
n.  Continuous and closely monitored health care that is provided to critically ill patients.
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Main Entry:  intensive care
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See critical care
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Main Entry: intensive care
Function: adjective
: having special medical facilities, services, and monitoring devices to meet the needs of gravely ill patients intensive care unit> —compare ACUTE CARE, CHRONIC CAREintensive care noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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intensive care in·ten·sive care (ĭn-těn'sĭv)
n.
Continuous and closely monitored health care that is provided to critically ill patients.

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