hyperbaric

American  

[hahy-per-bar-ik] / ˌhaɪ pərˈbær ɪk /

adjective

Medicine/Medical.

1. (of an anesthetic) having a specific gravity greater than that of cerebrospinal fluid.

2. pertaining to or utilizing gaseous pressure greater than normal, especially for administering oxygen in the treatment of certain diseases.

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hyperbaric British  

/ ˌhaɪpəˈbærɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerned with, or operating at pressures higher than normal

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Etymology

Origin of hyperbaric

First recorded in 1925–30; hyper- + baric ²

Example Sentences

His extensive pregame routine Tuesday, only hours after he played 33 minutes and 13 seconds on Monday in Sacramento, included an ice bath in a hyperbaric chamber before arriving at the arena then hours of activation, treatment, stretching and lifting before the game.

From Los Angeles Times

“Woke up, got in the cold tub. I got in the cold tub in the hyperbaric chamber,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some parents of children with autism, desperate for a remedy, have long reached for dubious and at times dangerous panaceas, including hyperbaric oxygen chambers and chelation therapy, used for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning.

From Salon

The facility offers premium gym equipment, full-body red-light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a Finnish sauna, cold plunges, a float therapy pool, and a team of coaches and clinicians to assist members at no extra cost.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawrence tore his Achilles tendon in the Six Nations win over Italy in March, but has made a faster-than-expected recovery after a rehabilitation, featuring hyperbaric chambers and red light therapy, which he documented on social media.

From BBC