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hyperbaric

adjective hy·per·bar·ic \ ˌhī-pər-ˈber-ik , -ˈba-rik \
|Updated on: 14 Jul 2018

Definition of hyperbaric

: of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure especially of oxygen
  • a hyperbaric chamber
  • hyperbaric medicine
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hyperbarically

play \ˌhī-pər-ˈber-i-k(ə-)lē, -ˈba-ri-\ adverb

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Origin and Etymology of hyperbaric

hyper- + bar- + 1-ic

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hyperbaric

adjective hy·per·bar·ic \ ˌhī-pər-ˈbar-ik \

medical Definition of hyperbaric

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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hyperbarically

play \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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