What is another word for recompression chamber?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌiːkəmpɹˈɛʃən t͡ʃˈe͡ɪmbə] (IPA)

A "recompression chamber" is also commonly known as a hyperbaric chamber which is a device used to treat medical conditions that require high pressure to heal. Another synonym for this device is a decompression chamber that is used to treat divers suffering from decompression sickness. A diving chamber is another term used to describe the device, as it is commonly used in diving medicine. Other synonyms for the recompression chamber include a pressure chamber or pressure vessel. Finally, the hyperbaric oxygen chamber is another term used as the device typically involves breathing pure oxygen at a higher than normal atmospheric pressure, which facilitates healing.

What are the hypernyms for Recompression chamber?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    hyperbaric chamber, pressure vessel, pressure chamber, Atmospheric chamber, Automated chamber, Compression container, Compression device, Decompression vessel, Recompression system, Submarine chamber.

Related words: deep sea recompression, underwater recompression, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, hyperbaric chamber, recompression therapy

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