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

| intensive care unit n. Abbr. ICU A specialized section of a hospital containing the equipment, medical and nursing staff, and monitoring devices necessary to provide intensive care. |
intensive care unit n.
Abbr. ICU
A specialized section of a hospital containing the equipment, medical and nursing staff, and monitoring devices necessary to provide intensive care. Also called critical care unit.