intensive care


noun
  1. the use of specialized equipment and personnel for continuous monitoring and care of the critically ill.

Origin of intensive care

1
First recorded in 1960–65

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intensive care

noun
  1. extensive and continuous care and treatment provided for an acutely ill patient, usually in a specially designated section (intensive care unit) of a hospital

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