| (of an anesthetic) having a specific gravity lower than that of cerebrospinal fluid. Compare hyperbaric (def. 1). |
hypobaric hy·po·bar·ic (hī'pə-bār'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to ambient gas pressures below one atmosphere.
Less dense than diluent or medium. Used of solutions.
| hypobaric (hī'pə-bār'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to conditions of low air pressure and low oxygen content, such as atmospheric conditions at high altitudes, or in special chambers used to establish low-pressure conditions. |