the intensive care unit inˌtensive ˈcare noun [U]
1 F0 (in a hospital) continuous treatment for patients who are seriously ill, very badly injured, or who have just had an operation: » She needed intensive care for three weeks.Thesaurus+: ↑Treating and caring for people2 F0 (ALSO the intensive care unit) the part of a hospital that provides intensive care: » He nearly died in the accident and was in intensive care for over a month.Thesaurus+: ↑Medical places and organizations |