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
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Over the past six months, Grey has undergone extensive treatment, including hours of occupational and physical therapy, hyperbaric chamber sessions, speech therapy, acupuncture, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and most recently, stem cell treatment.
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Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The lead fire investigator took the stand as testimony continued on Tuesday to figure out what caused a Michigan hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper back in January.
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But don’t worry too much about that high altitude—a trip to the spa for their hyperbaric oxygen therapy and custom IV infusion for hydration and nutrients will set you straight.
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Ulyssia includes a full dive center with a hyperbaric chamber, a medical facility with operating capabilities and MRI machines, multiple yacht tenders, and a wellness partnership with Chenot Switzerland.
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Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The lead fire investigator took the stand as testimony continued on Tuesday to figure out what caused a Michigan hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper back in January.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
But don’t worry too much about that high altitude—a trip to the spa for their hyperbaric oxygen therapy and custom IV infusion for hydration and nutrients will set you straight.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Ulyssia includes a full dive center with a hyperbaric chamber, a medical facility with operating capabilities and MRI machines, multiple yacht tenders, and a wellness partnership with Chenot Switzerland.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
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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
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