intensive care

intensive care

noun

Definition of INTENSIVE CARE

1

: continuous monitoring and treatment of seriously ill patients using special medical equipment and services

2

: a unit in a hospital providing intensive care <heart patients in intensive care>

Examples of INTENSIVE CARE

1. Her condition will require intensive care.

First Known Use of INTENSIVE CARE

1963

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