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What does hyper or hypo mean?

"Hyper" and "Hypo" are prefixes that mean:

* Hyper: Above, beyond, excessive, or increased.

* Hypo: Below, deficient, or decreased.

Here are some examples:

Hyper:

* Hypertension: High blood pressure

* Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar

* Hyperactive: Excessively active

* Hypersensitive: Extremely sensitive

Hypo:

* Hypotension: Low blood pressure

* Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar

* Hypothyroid: Underactive thyroid gland

* Hypodermic: Under the skin

Essentially, "hyper" indicates something is above the normal level or value, while "hypo" indicates something is below the normal level or value.

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