Word Knowledge

Yesterday I presented a question on the prefix hypo-.  Do you know what the prefix hypo- means?

The Greek prefix hypo- means under.  There are many words in the English language that include the prefix hypo-.  Hypoactive means underactive.  Hypothermia means having a body temperature that is below normal.  Hypodermic is a needle that is inserted under the skin.  Hypoglycemia is blood sugar that is below normal.  Hypoallergenic is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.   Hypoxia is an oxygen deficiency.  Hypo- is one of the many prefixes that I have included in my book, The ASVAB Tutor’s Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension Study Guide