adj 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 esp. of oxygen <a chamber>  < medicine>  hy*per*bar*i*cal*ly adv 
 
 
 
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