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critical care

noun

Definition of critical care

: the care of patients who are in critical condition
  • a nurse who specializes in critical care

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critical play

  1. : inclined to criticize severely and unfavorably

  2. : consisting of or involving criticism

  3. : exercising or involving careful judgment or judicious evaluation

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care play

  1. : suffering of mind : grief

  2. : a disquieted state of mixed uncertainty, apprehension, and responsibility

  3. : a cause for such anxiety

  1. : to feel trouble or anxiety

  2. : to feel interest or concern

  3. : to give care

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