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intensive care
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intensive care
n.
Continuous and closely monitored health care that is provided to critically ill patients.
intensive care
n
(Medicine) extensive and continuous care and treatment provided for an acutely ill patient, usually in a specially designated section (intensive care unit) of a hospital
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.intensive careintensive care - close monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditions
medical aid, medical care - professional treatment for illness or injury
Translations
intensive care n → rianimazione f
to be in intensive care → essere in rianimazione
intensive care unit → reparto or centro di rianimazione
intensive care n → rianimazione f
to be in intensive care → essere in rianimazione
intensive care unit → reparto or centro di rianimazione


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