Hyperbaric

(noun)

Of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure (as of oxygen).

Related Terms

  • aerobic

Examples of Hyperbaric in the following topics:

  • Uses of Oxygen

    • Oxygen is essential for all aerobic organisms; common medical uses include oxygen therapy, hyperbaric medicine, and space suits.
    • Hyperbaric (high-pressure) medicine uses special oxygen chambers to increase the partial pressure of O2 around the patient and, when needed, the medical staff.
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