Meaning Of The Word Hypo

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Hypo Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Hypo?

hypo in American English 1
hypodermic
to boost, stimulate, etc. by or as if by a hypodermic injection
noun: a hypodermic syringe or injection
transitive verb: to administer a hypodermic injection to

hypo in American English 2
sodium thiosulfate
noun

hypo in American English 3
noun: hypochondria

hypo in British English 1
noun: another name for sodium thiosulphate, esp when used as a fixer in photographic developing

hypo in British English 2
noun

hypo- in American English
under, beneath, below
prefix: a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “under” (hypostasis). On this model, hypo- isused, especially as opposed to hyper-, in the formation of compound words (hypothyroid)

hypo- in British English
prefix: indicating a plagal mode in music
prefix: under, beneath, or below

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