PREFIXES hypo- under, below, less

hypoallergenic (adj) less likely to cause allergies

hypocrisy (n) the practice of being less than genuine; pretending to be someone you are not

hypodermic (adj) under the skin

hypogeal (adj) located below the surface of the ground

hypoglossal (adj) under the tongue

hypoglycemia (n) an abnormally low level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level below what is needed for healthy blood

hypotension (n) having blood pressure below what is normal

hypothermia (n) a temperature below the normal body temperature; low body heat

hypothesis (n) an idea that is under investigation

hypothyroidism (n) a disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less productive than normal

The End!!! Take your grammar folders home nightly to study for your test on Friday!