Hyperbaric Definition

hīpər-bărĭk
adjective
Of or having a pressure or specific gravity greater than that within the bodily tissues or fluids.
Webster's New World
Of, relating to, producing, operating, or occurring at pressures higher than normal atmospheric pressure.
A hyperbaric chamber.
American Heritage
Designating or of a pressurized, usually oxygenated chamber, used in the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
Webster's New World

Origin of Hyperbaric

  • hyper- +‎ baric

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Hyperbaric Sentence Examples

  • Hyperbaric facilities are specialized and are usually available only at larger hospitals.

  • In hyperbaric therapy at three atmospheres of pressure, the half-life is reduced to between 20 and 25 minutes.

  • We have a positive caring attitude and an open mind toward alternative therapies including hyperbaric oxygen, reflexology, aromatherapy and many others.

  • Is it acceptable, for instance, that the nearest hyperbaric chamber is 300 miles away?

  • In severe cases of CO poisoning, individuals are given hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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