NICU

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ˌen-ˌī-(ˌ)sē-ˈyü How to pronounce NICU (audio) ˈni-(ˌ)kyü How to pronounce NICU (audio)
neonatal intensive care unit

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NICU

abbreviation
ˌen-ˌī-(ˌ)sē-ˈyü How to pronounce NICU (audio) ˈnik-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce NICU (audio)
neonatal intensive care unit
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