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ICU

Definition

ICU (Intensive Care Unit) is a specialized unit in a hospital where critically ill patients receive intensive medical care and continuous monitoring.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Senses

1. Sense: Medical Unit

   ICU can refer to a medical unit in a hospital where patients with severe or life-threatening conditions are closely monitored and treated by a specialized team of healthcare professionals.

   Sample Sentence:

   The patient was admitted to the ICU after suffering a heart attack.

Usages

• Usage: Popular

  ICU is a popular term used in medical contexts and commonly understood by healthcare professionals and general public alike.

• Usage: Local

  In some regions or local contexts, ICU may have slightly different names or variations based on cultural or language differences.

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