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What prefix is the opposite of hyper?
Hyper and Hypo They are both from Classical Greek and mean 'Over'.more than'(Hyper) and 'Under/less than'(Hypo). They can be seen as opposites to each other.
What are some words with the prefix hyper in it?
'Hyper' is from Classical Greek. and means 'over' or 'greater than'. Compare with 'Hypo' meaning , 'under' or 'less than'.
What are the root prefix and suffix words for hypertension?
Hyper means above and tension means pressure so, hypertension means above pressure
What is the prefix in the word hypertrophy?
Hyper- is a fairly common prefix, found in such words as hypertension, hyperactive, hyperthermia. It means "more than usual". It is the opposite of the prefix hypo-, which means "less than normal".
What is the Greek meaning of root word 'hyper'?
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.
Diabetes Hypo and hyper what are they?
hypo is when your blood sugar is too low and hyper is when it is too high
What prefix is the opposite of hyper?
Hyper and Hypo They are both from Classical Greek and mean 'Over'.more than'(Hyper) and 'Under/less than'(Hypo). They can be seen as opposites to each other.
Is the prefix hyper latin or Greek?
Hyper/Hypo are from Classical Greek.
Is 3.3 percent dextrose with 0.3 percent sodium chloride hypo or hyper?
hypo
What does hypo mean in hypotension?
Hyper - higher than normal Hypo - lower than normal
What disorder is the enlargement of the thyroid due to hypo or hyper secretion?
An enlarged thyroid gland is called a goiter. The disease of hypo or hyper secretion is known as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
What language does the prefix hyper come from?
Hyper /Hypo com to us today from Classical Greek, They can be seen as oppositesto each other. 'Hyper' ; Over/ greaterthen/more than 'Hypo' ; Under/less than
What is the Difference between the prefixes hypo and hyper?
Hypo relates to a lack of whatever stem it is attached to, and hyper relates to an abundance. Ex: hypoglycemic: low blood sugar | hypoglycemic: high blood sugar.
What is the difference between hypo and hyper?
They are sub-words from Classical Greece. Hypo ; less or under. the standard Hyper ; more or greater that the standard. e.g. Hypoglycaemic ; Too little sugar in the blood stream (diabetic) Hyperactive ; too active that normal people.
What does hyper or hypo mean?
"Hyper" means excessive or elevated, while "hypo" means deficient or decreased. These prefixes are commonly used in medicine to describe conditions such as hyperthyroidism (excessive thyroid activity) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
What prefixes sound similar and mean very different things in medical terminology?
Hyper- and hypo-.
What word have the greek root hypo?
Hypodermic, hypoglycemic
