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hyperbaric oxygen

(hy-per-BAR-ik OKS-ih-jin)

Oxygen that is under extra pressure. Scientists are looking at whether breathing hyperbaric oxygen can make radiation therapy more effective. Breathing hyperbaric oxygen can also improve difficult-to-heal wounds.

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