(hyper- + Gr. baros weight) characterized by greater than normal pressure or weight; applied to gases under greater than atmospheric pressure, as hyperbaric oxygen, or to a solution of greater specific gravity than another taken as a standard of reference.
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<physics, physiology> Characterised by greater than normal pressure or weight, applied to gases under greater than atmospheric pressure, as hyperbaric oxygen or to a solution of greater specific gravity than another taken as a standard of reference. ... Origin: Gr. Baros = weight ... (04 Mar 1998) ...
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(hi″pәr-bar´ik) characterized by greater than normal pressure or weight; applied to gases under greater than atmospheric pressure, or to a solution of greater specific gravity than another taken as a standard of reference.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-băr′ik Definitions: 1. Pertaining to pressure of ambient gases greater than one atmosphere. 2. Concerning solutions, more dense than the diluent or medium; in spinal anesthesia, a hyperbaric solution has a density greater than that of spinal fluid.
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Hyperbaric: Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also pertaining to solutions that are more dense than the medium to which they are added. The term 'hyperbaric' is derived from Greek roots: 'hyper-' meaning high, beyond, excessive, above normal + 'baros' meaning weight. Hyperbaric oxygenation is an increased amount of...
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Of or having to do with a level of pressure higher than atmospheric pressure.
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(of an anesthetic) having a specific gravity greater than that of cerebrospinal fluid. Cf. hypobaric. · pertaining to or utilizing gaseous pressure greater than normal, esp. for administering oxygen in the treatment of certain diseases.
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