A1 noun ニュートラル

intensive care unit

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv kɛər ˈjuːnɪt/

A special department in a hospital that provides constant medical treatment for people who are very seriously ill or injured. It contains advanced medical equipment and a high ratio of doctors and nurses to patients.

例文

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1

My grandfather is in the intensive care unit after his heart surgery.

My grandfather is in the special hospital department after his heart surgery.

2

The hospital's intensive care unit provides 24-hour monitoring for critical patients.

The hospital's special care area provides 24-hour watching for very sick patients.

3

They moved him to the ICU this morning because he wasn't breathing well.

They moved him to the special care room this morning because he was having trouble breathing.

語族

名詞
intensive care unit
Verb
care
副詞
intensively
形容詞
intensive
関連
intensive care
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覚え方のコツ

Focus on the word 'Intense'. It means 'Very Strong'. It is the room for 'Very Strong Care'.

クイックテスト

The patient was moved to the ___ because he needs 24-hour medical help.

正解!

正解は: intensive care unit

例文

1

My grandfather is in the intensive care unit after his heart surgery.

everyday

My grandfather is in the special hospital department after his heart surgery.

2

The hospital's intensive care unit provides 24-hour monitoring for critical patients.

formal

The hospital's special care area provides 24-hour watching for very sick patients.

3

They moved him to the ICU this morning because he wasn't breathing well.

informal

They moved him to the special care room this morning because he was having trouble breathing.

4

Research indicates that survival rates improve when patients are admitted to the intensive care unit immediately.

academic

Studies show that more people live when they go to the special care room right away.

5

Our medical insurance covers the costs associated with the intensive care unit.

business

Our health insurance pays for the costs of the special hospital department.

語族

名詞
intensive care unit
Verb
care
副詞
intensively
形容詞
intensive
関連
intensive care

よく使う組み合わせ

admitted to the intensive care unit put into the special care room
transferred to the intensive care unit moved to the special care room
stable in the intensive care unit not getting worse in the special care room
intensive care unit staff the doctors and nurses in the special care room
discharged from the intensive care unit allowed to leave the special care room

よく使うフレーズ

under intensive care

receiving very close and constant medical help

ICU nurse

a nurse who specializes in treating very sick patients

in critical condition

being in a very dangerous health state

よく混同される語

intensive care unit vs Emergency Room (ER)

The ER is for the first treatment of a sudden injury; the ICU is for long-term care of life-threatening conditions.

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使い方のコツ

The term is very frequently abbreviated to 'ICU' in both spoken and written English. It is a countable noun and almost always used with the definite article 'the'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to use 'the' before the phrase. Do not say 'He is in intensive care unit'; say 'He is in the intensive care unit'.

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覚え方のコツ

Focus on the word 'Intense'. It means 'Very Strong'. It is the room for 'Very Strong Care'.

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語源

Intensive comes from Latin 'intensus' meaning strained or tight; care comes from Old English 'caru' meaning anxiety or grief; unit comes from Latin 'unitas' meaning oneness.

文法パターン

Countable noun Often used with 'the' Plural form: intensive care units
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文化的な背景

In Western hospitals, the ICU usually has very strict rules about how many people can visit and for how long to keep the area clean and quiet.

クイックテスト

The patient was moved to the ___ because he needs 24-hour medical help.

正解!

正解は: intensive care unit

medicineの関連語

surgeon

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A surgeon is a specially trained doctor who performs operations on patients. They use tools to cut into the body to repair damage, remove diseased parts, or improve health.

psychologist

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A psychologist is a professional who studies the human mind and behavior. They help people understand their feelings and solve emotional problems through talking and therapy.

anesthesiologist

A1

A doctor who gives patients medicine so they do not feel pain during surgery. They also monitor the patient's breathing and heart rate while the patient is asleep during an operation.

cardiologist

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A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. They help patients manage heart diseases and issues related to blood vessels.

pediatrician

A1

A pediatrician is a special doctor who looks after the health of babies, children, and teenagers. They help young people stay healthy and treat them when they are sick or injured.

radiologist

A1

A radiologist is a doctor who looks at special pictures like X-rays or MRI scans. They help other doctors understand what is happening inside a patient's body.

gynecologist

A1

A gynecologist is a special doctor who looks after women's health. They specifically help with the female reproductive system and pregnancy.

ophthalmologist

A1

A special doctor who takes care of eyes. They can check your vision, give you medicine for eye problems, and do surgery if needed.

operating room

A1

An operating room is a special room in a hospital where doctors perform medical operations or surgeries. It is a very clean and sterile place filled with lights, monitors, and tools used to help patients.

symptom

A1

A symptom is a physical or mental feature which indicates a condition of disease or a health problem. It is typically something that the person experiences and describes to a doctor, such as pain, tiredness, or a cough.

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