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What words begin with the prefix hypo?

Here are some words that begin with the prefix "hypo":

Common words:

* Hypocrisy: The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform.

* Hypoallergenic: Not likely to cause an allergic reaction.

* Hypothetical: Based on an assumption or supposition.

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

* Hypodermic: Relating to the subcutaneous tissue.

* Hypothermia: A condition in which the body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

* Hypochondriac: A person who is excessively concerned about their health.

Less common words:

* Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar.

* Hyponatremia: A low level of sodium in the blood.

* Hypothyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

* Hypoxia: A condition in which the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.

* Hypobaric: Relating to low pressure.

* Hypomania: A mild form of mania.

Scientific and medical terms:

* Hypothalamus: A region of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep.

* Hypophyseal: Relating to the pituitary gland.

* Hypotonic: Having a lower osmotic pressure than another solution.

* Hypoproteinemia: A deficiency of protein in the blood.

* Hypoventilation: A decrease in the rate and depth of breathing.

* Hypoplasia: The incomplete development of an organ or tissue.

* Hypopigmentation: A decrease in the amount of melanin in the skin.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it provides a good starting point for understanding the prefix "hypo" and its uses in various words.

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