hyperbaric

adjective

hy·​per·​bar·​ic ˌhī-pər-ˈber-ik How to pronounce hyperbaric (audio)
-ˈba-rik
: of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure especially of oxygen
a hyperbaric chamber
hyperbaric medicine
hyperbarically adverb

Examples of hyperbaric in a Sentence

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Courtesy of Centner Wellness She began by healing herself, becoming the patient zero of her own practice, experimenting with hyperbaric oxygen, red-light therapy, frequency beds, supplements, coffee enemas, and more. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs does not license hyperbaric oxygen chambers. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025 There are many opportunities for high-tech treatments on top of the more standard spa offerings—there’s cryotherapy, a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, an infrared sauna dome, and more. Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025 Fire-Toolz’s hyperbaric production fills watertight songs with astral space that helps White-Gluz’s guitars and vocals levitate, as disparate fragments of indie-pop melody, My Bloody Valentine spangle, and a few Paul Oakenfold action beats conspire in spectacular fashion. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hyperbaric

Word History

Etymology

hyper- + bar- + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hyperbaric was in 1962

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“Hyperbaric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperbaric. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

hyperbaric

adjective
hy·​per·​bar·​ic ˌhī-pər-ˈbar-ik How to pronounce hyperbaric (audio)
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 adverb
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