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What does the prefix word Hypo mean?

The prefix "hypo" means under, below, deficient, or less than normal.

Here are some examples:

* Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar

* Hypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature

* Hypotension: Low blood pressure

* Hypoactive: Less active than normal

* Hypothyroidism: Underactive thyroid gland

The meaning of "hypo" can vary slightly depending on the context, but it generally implies a deficiency or a state that is below the normal or expected level.

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