hy·po·bar·ic

[hahy-puh-bar-ik]
adjective Medicine/Medical.
(of an anesthetic) having a specific gravity lower than that of cerebrospinal fluid. Compare hyperbaric ( def 1 ).

Origin:
1925–30; hypo- + Greek bár(os) weight + -ic

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hypobaric hy·po·bar·ic (hī'pə-bār'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Relating to ambient gas pressures below one atmosphere.

  2. Less dense than diluent or medium. Used of solutions.

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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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.
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Be aware that a physician not specialized in aviation or hypobaric medicine may not be familiar with this type of medical problem.
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