also: エヌアイシーユー
noun
neonatal intensive care unit; NICU
Medical term for a specialized hospital unit for critically ill newborns. Used in Japanese hospitals and news.
赤ちゃんは生まれてすぐＮＩＣＵに入院しました。
The baby was admitted to the NICU right after birth.
ＮＩＣＵの看護師は専門的な訓練を受けている。
NICU nurses receive specialized training.