hyperbaric: Meaning and Definition of

hy•per•bar•ic

Pronunciation: (hī"pur-bar'ik), [key]
— adj. Med.
  1. (of an anesthetic) having a specific gravity greater than that of cerebrospinal fluid. Cf. hypobaric.
  2. pertaining to or utilizing gaseous pressure greater than normal, esp. for administering oxygen in the treatment of certain diseases.
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