intensive care unit

noun

1. the specialized center in a hospital where intensive care is provided. : ICU

Word History and Origins

Origin of intensive care unit¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

While the arterial line is the gold standard for blood pressure measurement in intensive care units and operating rooms, it is highly invasive, limits patient mobility, and can cause pain or discomfort.

From Science Daily

He said he was told in the intensive care unit to expect to be bedridden for months.

From Los Angeles Times

Patients in health care settings have the highest risk for infection, especially those who are on ventilators, have devices such as catheters, are in intensive care units, or have prolonged hospital stays.

From Science Daily

Another widely-circulated post was written by a person who said their mother was badly injured in the attack and was currently warded in a hospital's intensive care unit.

From BBC

Despite the efforts of emergency teams at the hospital in Antalya she died in the intensive care unit on 6 August, 2023.

From BBC