Medical prefix denoting deficient, below normal, low, or under threshold.
Hypo- is an essential concept in Medical Terminology.
Examples: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Hypoxia (low tissue oxygen).
Prefix meaning below normal or low.
<p><strong>Hypo-</strong> is an essential concept in <em>Medical Terminology</em>.</p><p>Medical prefix denoting deficient, below normal, low, or under threshold.</p><h4>Clinical & Practical Significance</h4><p>Examples: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Hypoxia (low tissue oxygen).</p>
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