under
The Greek root word for hypodermic is "hypo," which means below or under, and "derma," which means skin. When combined, "hypo" and "derma" in hypodermic refer to something that is administered beneath the skin.
The Greek syllables 'hypo-' don't constitute a root. Instead, they're a prefix. The meaning is under. The equivalent in Latin is 'sub-'.
The Greek syllables 'hypo-' don't constitute a root. Instead, they're a prefix. The meaning is under. The equivalent in Latin is 'sub-'.
The root word of "hypothesis" is "hypo," which comes from the Greek word meaning "under" or "less than."
Hypodermic, hypoglycemic
It means: AboveFor example, 'hyperactive' means having an unusually 'above average' level of activity.Contrast with the root word, 'hypo' which means 'below'. As in 'hypothermia', an unusually 'below average' body temperature.
The root "HYPO" in hypodermic and hypochondriac means "under" or "below." In hypodermic, it refers to something that is injected under the skin, while in hypochondriac, it refers to someone who is excessively concerned about their health.
The word root of hypoallergenic is "hypo-", which means under, beneath, or less than.
Sub is Latin and means "under" (the Greek equivalent is hypo).
The Greek root that means eye is "ophthalmo."
The Greek root that means to write is "graph."
The Greek root that means "to make dirty" is "molysm."