It means "below" or "under."
Below or sub- as opposed to hyper -- above, excess.
The prefix "hypo-" means below, beneath, or deficient, often used to indicate a lower quantity or intensity.
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 prefix hypo- means under, beneath, or low So hypothermia means low body temperature, and a hypodermic syringe inserts its contents below the skin.
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.
Below or sub- as opposed to hyper -- above, excess.
The Greek syllables 'hypo-' don't constitute a root. Instead, they're a prefix. The meaning is under. The equivalent in Latin is 'sub-'.
Hypodermic, hypoglycemic
Sub is Latin and means "under" (the Greek equivalent is hypo).
Dehydration.
Hyper - higher than normal Hypo - lower than normal
The prefix "hypo-" means below, beneath, or deficient, often used to indicate a lower quantity or intensity.
The Greek prefix "hypo-" has several meanings: under, below, less than, smaller, etc.
hypo means less than normal, or deficient, so hypo-volition would mean a less than normal, or deficient ability, to make a conscious choice or decision
The Greek syllables 'hypo-' don't constitute a root. Instead, they're a prefix. The meaning is under. The equivalent in Latin is 'sub-'.
Hypo = low, natrium = salt, therefore, Early Latin, perhaps 5th. century BC
If you mean prefix, it is hypo-.