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intensive care
hospital care for patients in critical condition
In more detail
1. (noun) a hospital department that provides continuous care and monitoring for patients who are very seriously ill or injured
2. (noun) the treatment and monitoring given to critically ill patients in this setting
Examples
- 1. After the accident, she was admitted to intensive care for several weeks.
- 2. The patient required intensive care because of severe burns.
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