Die Intensivstation
Example: Der Patient wurde sofort auf die Intensivstation gebracht.
Definition
"Intensivstation" refers to a specialized hospital unit where patients with severe or life-threatening conditions receive close monitoring and advanced medical care. It is designed for continuous observation and treatment of critically ill patients requiring intensive support.
Etymology
The word "Intensivstation" comes from the German words 'intensiv,' meaning intensive or thorough, and 'Station,' meaning ward or unit. It literally translates to 'intensive care unit,' reflecting its purpose to provide intensive medical attention.
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"Die Intensivstation" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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intensive care unit