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What does the Latin prefix hypo mean?

The Latin prefix "hypo" means under, beneath, below, or less than.

Here are some examples of words with the prefix "hypo":

* Hypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature.

* Hypotenuse: The side opposite the right angle in a right triangle.

* Hypoglycemia: Abnormally low blood sugar.

* Hypocritical: Behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs.

* Hypoallergenic: Less likely to cause an allergic reaction.

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