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Intensivstation

intensive care unit (ICU)

noun in-ten-ZEEF-shtah-tsee-on Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Usage Note

Intensivstation is the hospital ward for critically ill patients requiring constant monitoring (abbr. ITS). Patients are auf der Intensivstation (in the ICU). Distinct from Normalstation (general ward).

Examples

"Nach dem Herzinfarkt wurde er sofort auf die Intensivstation verlegt."

Natural Translation

After the heart attack he was immediately transferred to the intensive care unit.

Literal Translation

After the heart attack he was immediately transferred to the intensive care unit.

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