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特護

简特护 · 繁特護

Mandarin · pinyin tè hù

special nursing
intensive care
abbr. for 特殊護理 tè shū hù lǐ

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特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
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护: hù · protect, guard, defend, shelter

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4–4 · te4 hu4

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dak6 wu6

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verb

(medicine) to give special nursing care

noun

(medicine) special duty nurse

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