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

Yearly inspections of the hyperbaric chamber, as suggested by the manufacturer, were also not conducted, according to Nessel. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025

The fourth person, Aleta Moffitt, was the operator of the hyperbaric chamber at the time of Thomas’ death, Nessel said. —Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025

Authorities said a blast dislodged a tube attached to the hyperbaric chamber, which resulted in an explosion and flash fire, according to CBS. —Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025

The parents of a 5-year-old boy who died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Mich. on Jan. 31 are speaking out. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025

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