NICU
Americannoun
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of NICU
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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When it came time to give birth, the throuple had to get special dispensation to visit their daughter in the NICU.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
He was back here as a chubby, chatty toddler, not the helpless baby in the NICU.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
Research has shown that added distance between a patient and obstetric care increases the likelihood the baby will be admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2025
In recent years, more hospitals have trained volunteers to provide this service in the NICU, a nursery where specialists offer 24/7 care to at-risk newborns until their health stabilizes.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
My mind wanders, and I picture Will’s reflection in the glass of the NICU, standing just behind me with a daring smile on his face.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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