intensive care unit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of intensive care unit
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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While sitting in the intensive care unit, Martin overheard another mother mention her daughter had the same condition.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
The man was ultimately in the hospital for 22 days, including 11 in the intensive care unit with a primary diagnosis of rocky mountain spotted fever and a secondary diagnosis of acute kidney injury.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Hillary Dawa was transferred from the intensive care unit to a general ward early this week and is "recovering well", his family tells BBC Nepali.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"This person is currently being treated in the intensive care unit in Johannesburg and is in a critical but stable condition," said Oceanwide Expeditions.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
She was in the intensive care unit bandaging a patient when she was called to the phone.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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