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Synonyms

ICU

American  

abbreviation

  1. intensive care unit.

ICU British  

abbreviation

  1. intensive care unit

  2. text messaging I see you

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Example Sentences

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In 2021, a fire in the ICU of Vijay Vallabh hospital in the western city of Virar killed 13 patients receiving treatment for Covid-19.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is concerned the federal government may “withhold” information about the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

He is fabulous, he gives great assessments, he’s enthusiastic, he is smart, and I will just say that anybody going into the ICU fresh out of nursing school—you’re gonna deal with very sick patients.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

It progresses to dialysis, ICU admissions, and expensive, lifelong care.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

Quinton’s room is located in the ICU of the Department of Supernatural Health, aka the Intense Curses Unit.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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