coronary-care unit
[ kawr-uh-ner-ee kair, kor- ]
/ ˈkɔr əˌnɛr i ˈkɛər, ˈkɒr- /
noun
a specialized hospital unit for the early care and treatment of heart-attack patients. Abbreviation: CCU
Words nearby coronary-care unit
coronary sinus,
coronary sulcus,
coronary thrombosis,
coronary valve,
coronary vein,
coronary-care unit,
coronate,
coronation,
coronation chicken,
coronavirus,
coroner
Medical definitions for coronary care unit
coronary care unit
n.
A hospital unit that is specially equipped to treat and monitor patients with serious heart conditions, such as coronary thrombosis.