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Record 1 1996-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
DEF

Designating or of a pressurized, usually oxygenated chamber, used in the experimental treatment of various diseases and conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
DEF

Se dit d'une enceinte où la pression est supérieure à la pression atmosphérique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
  • Instrumental médico
DEF

Relativo a la presión de los gases ambientes mayor de 1 atmósfera. Referente a soluciones, más densas que el diluyente o el medio.

CONT

En la anestesia espinal, una solución hiperbárica tiene una densidad mayor que la del líquido cefalorraquídeo.

OBS

Cámara hiperbárica: cámara que contiene oxígeno a alta presión, en la cual son situados los pacientes para recibir radioterapia o un tratamiento para ciertas formas de envenenamiento.

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Record 2 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Astronautics
DEF

Relating to conditions of supra-atmospheric pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Astronautique
DEF

Se rapportant à des conditions de pression supérieures à une atmosphère.

Spanish

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