neonatal intensive care unit

/ˈnioʊˌneɪdl ɪnˌtɛnsɪv kɛər ˌjunət/
/niəʊˈneɪtəl ɪnˈtɛnsɪv kɛə ˈjunɪt/
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Definitions of neonatal intensive care unit
  1. noun
    an intensive care unit designed with special equipment to care for premature or seriously ill newborn
    synonyms: NICU
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    type of:
    ICU, intensive care unit
    a hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive care
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