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(of an anesthetic) having a specific gravity greater than that of cerebrospinal fluid; pertaining to or utilizing gaseous pressure greater than normal, esp. for administering oxygen in the treatment of certain diseases

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  • He is going to be undergoing what they call hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and that is said by doctors to help his neurological recovery.
  • hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber United Kingdom www. balancedhealthtoday.com "The word hyperbaric 'literally means high pressure'.
  • He's now in a hospital in Pittsburgh for a so-called hyperbaric treatment, that's essentially an oxygen-rich chamber at very high pressure.
  • - Do not confuse with lignocaine 5% hyperbaric which is reserved for spinal anaesthesia.
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