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

He talked about using Normatec leg compression boots, hyperbaric chambers to restore oxygen, cryotherapy, red-light therapy and any other cutting-edge technologies.

From Los Angeles Times

And how long before this hyperbaric, ultrasonic sewing machine spins a bobbin?

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Longevity influencer Gary Brecka, who’d recently had Kennedy over to get intravenous drips and use Brecka’s hyperbaric chamber, was present, along with the “medfluencers” Dr. Will Cole and Dr. Paul Saladino.

From The Wall Street Journal