Hypo
Hypo is a Greek prefix meaning ‘below’, ‘under’, or ‘insufficient’. In medical terminology, it indicates that a measurement or condition falls below the normal range. The opposite prefix is hyper (meaning ‘above’ or ‘excessive’). In cardiovascular and critical care medicine, hypo- appears in many important clinical terms. Hypotension means abnormally low blood pressure. Hypokalaemia means … Read more