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intensive care

in·ten·sive care
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ten-siv kair]
    • /ɪnˈtɛn sɪv kɛər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ten-siv kair]
    • /ɪnˈtɛn sɪv kɛər/

Definitions of intensive care words

  • noun intensive care the use of specialized equipment and personnel for continuous monitoring and care of the critically ill. 1
  • noun intensive care critical medical care, life support 1
  • noun intensive care critical care facility, life support unit 1
  • uncountable noun intensive care If someone is in intensive care, they are being given extremely thorough care in a hospital because they are very ill or very badly injured. 0
  • noun intensive care extensive and continuous care and treatment provided for an acutely ill patient, usually in a specially designated section (intensive care unit) of a hospital 0
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Origin of intensive care

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Intensive care

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Intensive care

intensive care popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

intensive care usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for intensive care

noun intensive care

  • monitoring — (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
  • nursing — a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse.
All 2 Synonyms of intensive care

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