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

hyperbarically

ˌhī-pər-ˈber-i-k(ə-)lē 

-ˈba-ri-

adverb

Examples of hyperbaric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recovery is also part of the offering, with the contrast therapy, with Nordic saunas and cold baths; the company plans to add IV drips and hyperbaric chambers at its upcoming New York location. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Its nearly 1,100-square-foot beach club will include a sauna, steam room, ice bath, snow shower, treatment room, and hyperbaric chamber. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026

Aleta Moffitt, the operator of the hyperbaric chamber, was charged with one count of falsifying medical records for allegedly entering false information on a patient chart. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

And specifically in this case, making sure hyperbaric oxygen treatment can be administered safely. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

hyper- + bar- + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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

hyperbarically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb