Hypo
Hypo
Hypo (pronounced: /ˈhaɪpoʊ/) is a prefix derived from the Greek word 'hupo' meaning 'under' or 'less than usual'. It is commonly used in medical terminology to denote a deficiency or a decrease in the normal level or quantity of a substance.
Etymology
The term hypo is derived from the Greek word 'hupo' which means 'under'. It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century and has been used in medical terminology since the 19th century.
Related Terms
- Hypoglycemia: A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
- Hypotension: A condition where blood pressure is lower than normal.
- Hypothyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
- Hypocalcemia: A condition in which there is too little calcium in the blood.
- Hypokalemia: A condition in which there is a lower than normal level of potassium in the blood.
See Also
- Hyper: The opposite of hypo, hyper is a prefix meaning 'over' or 'more than usual'.
- Medical Terminology: The language used to precisely describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypo
- Wikipedia's article - Hypo
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