Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
critical condition
noun
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl kənˈdɪʃən/
Definition
A medical state where a patient’s vital signs are unstable and not normal, indicating a serious health risk.
Examples
- The patient was admitted to the ICU in critical condition after the car accident.
- Doctors worked tirelessly to stabilize her, but she remained in critical condition for several days.
Meaning
Critical condition refers to a severe and life-threatening state of health in which the individual’s survival is in jeopardy.
Synonyms
- serious condition
- limb-threatening state
- grave condition
