hyperbaric

(-barik)

adjective

  1. of or having a pressure or specific gravity greater than that within the body tissues or fluids
  2. designating or of a pressurized, usually oxygenated chamber, used in the treatment of various diseases and conditions

Origin: hyper- + baric

See hyperbaric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of, relating to, producing, operating, or occurring at pressures higher than normal atmospheric pressure: a hyperbaric chamber.

Related Forms:

  • hyˌper·barˈi·cal·ly adverb

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