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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
1960–65
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Collins
World English Dictionary
| intensive care | |
| —n | |
| extensive and continuous care and treatment provided for an acutely ill patient, usually in a specially designated section (intensive care unit) of a hospital | |
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | intensive care |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See critical care |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
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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