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

The Hawkeye actor posted a smiling selfie from within a hyperbaric chamber on Sunday, Jan. 19 to Instagram, calling the treatment an essential part of his recovery. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025

For marathoners needing a muscle tune-up, Remedy Place also offers acupuncture and chiropractic movement sessions. Services: Contrast therapy, IV drips, hyperbaric chambers and more. —James Manso, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024

His home in Cheshire is not just equipped with a gym and a pool, there are also cryotherapy and hyperbaric chambers. —The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025

This reduces the need for hyperbaric intervention by maintenance workers, which is time-consuming and dangerous. —New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024

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