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hyper means over, above, or byond the ordinary

hypo means under, beneath, or less than the ordinary

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What does hypo mean in hypotension?

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Diabetes Hypo and hyper what are they?

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What prefix is the opposite of hyper?

Hypo is the opposite of the prefix hyper.


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What is the difference between hypo and hyper?

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What word have the greek root hypo?

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