Preferred Label : Hyperbaric Oxygen;
NCIt definition : Oxygen that is administered at a higher pressure compared to standard (i.e. sea-level)
atmospheric pressure. Administration of oxygen under hyperbaric conditions enhances
the delivery of oxygen to hypoxic tumor cells, thereby increasing their sensitivity
to radiation and chemotherapy. In addition, hyperbaric oxygen may improve the healing
of radiation-induced injuries by improving oxygen delivery to damaged tissue. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Oxygen that is at an atmospheric pressure higher than the pressure at sea
level. Breathing hyperbaric oxygen to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy
is being studied.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045218;
Origin ID : C2351;
UMLS CUI : C0279328;
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