hyperbaric
adjective
hy·per·bar·ic
ˌhī-pər-ˈber-ik 
-ˈba-rik
: of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure especially of oxygen
a hyperbaric chamber
hyperbaric medicine
Examples of hyperbaric in a Sentence
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But unlike boilers, there are no state requirements to get a permit or inspections for hyperbaric chambers.
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Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
Among its many health and well-being services are hyperbaric oxygen therapy, zerobody and breathwork therapy.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 16 July 2023
There’s a sensory deprivation tank, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, meditation pods, and more touchless therapies on offer, in addition to a 10,000-square-foot Anatomy gym and an outdoor free weight setup by the beach made of invasive Albizia wood taken from a local forest.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 30 June 2023
In a room painted in an under-the-sea motif, Kurtz follows Desiree into a hyperbaric chamber, where Buttar says the pure oxygen will relieve inflammation in her brain.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2023
Portis and the other ex-players were accused of cheating an NFL health care program by faking the purchase of expensive medical equipment like hyperbaric oxygen chambers and ultrasound machines.
—Bob Van Voris, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2023
While the mechanism behind hyperbaric treatments is well-understood, Dituri says nobody knows what would happen if that pressure is applied over a long period of time.
—Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2023
There are typically two types of hyperbaric oxygen chambers, a monoplace chamber and multiplace chamber.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
Another trick requires Paris Hilton, or really, just her hyperbaric oxygen chamber.
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 21 July 2023
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Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
Among its many health and well-being services are hyperbaric oxygen therapy, zerobody and breathwork therapy.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 16 July 2023
There’s a sensory deprivation tank, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, meditation pods, and more touchless therapies on offer, in addition to a 10,000-square-foot Anatomy gym and an outdoor free weight setup by the beach made of invasive Albizia wood taken from a local forest.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 30 June 2023
In a room painted in an under-the-sea motif, Kurtz follows Desiree into a hyperbaric chamber, where Buttar says the pure oxygen will relieve inflammation in her brain.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2023
Portis and the other ex-players were accused of cheating an NFL health care program by faking the purchase of expensive medical equipment like hyperbaric oxygen chambers and ultrasound machines.
—Bob Van Voris, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2023
While the mechanism behind hyperbaric treatments is well-understood, Dituri says nobody knows what would happen if that pressure is applied over a long period of time.
—Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2023
There are typically two types of hyperbaric oxygen chambers, a monoplace chamber and multiplace chamber.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
Another trick requires Paris Hilton, or really, just her hyperbaric oxygen chamber.
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 21 July 2023
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Word History
Etymology
hyper- + bar- + -ic entry 1
First Known Use
1962, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near hyperbaric
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Medical Definition
hyperbaric
adjective
hy·per·bar·ic
ˌhī-pər-ˈbar-ik
1
: having a specific gravity greater than that of cerebrospinal fluid
—used of solutions for spinal anesthesia
compare hypobaric
2
: of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure especially of oxygen
a hyperbaric chamber
hyperbaric treatment
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