HealthAugust 18, 2026

hyperbaric

hy-pur-BAIR-ik

Definition

Relating to or utilizing an environment of greater than normal atmospheric pressure, typically used in medical treatments to increase oxygen supply to tissues.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hyper' meaning over or above, and 'baros' meaning weight or pressure. It entered the English language as a technical term in the late 19th century.

In the news

The word describes a specific type of medical chamber included in the new facility's wound care clinic, which provides specialized healing services for patients.

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