As a prefix, hypo- means decreased, as in hypothermia (decreased temperature), or below, as in hypoglossal. As an abbreviation, it means hypodermic.
Yes it is. If you break the word apart sub- means below and cutan- means skin. Hypo- means below and -dermis means skin.
Sodium Thiosulphate was originally called Hyposulphite of Soda and Hypo is simply the short form of this common name still in use. The origin of this term is uncertain. However, Hypo is the Greek word for 'under' and if you take a look at the structure of sodium hyposulphate you will note that the sulphite ion (SO3-2) is bonded to a sulphur atom ( as in replacing an oxygen atom of SO4-2 with a sulphur atom- thiosuphate). For purpose of symmetry, the structure of thiosulphate is drawn with the sulphur on top and the sulphite 'under' the sulphur. Hence the term hypo. Read more at related link.
helium in greek means the sun because of its yellow appearance.
The root of "hypodermic" comes from the Greek words "hypo" meaning under, and "derma" meaning skin. Together, it refers to something that is injected under the skin.
Hypo sludge, also known as paper mill sludge or paper-making waste, is a byproduct of the paper industry. It is a mixture of water, chemicals, and residual fibers left over from the paper-making process. Hypo sludge can be used in various applications such as construction materials or as a soil conditioner.
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Sub is Latin and means "under" (the Greek equivalent is hypo).
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 prefix "hypo-" has several meanings: under, below, less than, smaller, etc.
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-'.
Hypodermic, hypoglycemic
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"Hypo" is a prefix that means below, under, or deficient. For example, "hypoglycemia" means low blood sugar, and "hypothermia" refers to a decreased body temperature.
The prefix hypo- means under, beneath, or low So hypothermia means low body temperature, and a hypodermic syringe inserts its contents below the skin.
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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.