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hypo-

hypo- Hypo- is a prefix meaning under or below normal.

Hypo- is a prefix meaning under or below normal. In psychological compounds, it indicates a reduced degree of a function or condition, such as deficient will, lowered reaction, a mild form of mania, or reduced smell; it can also be used in anatomical or chemical terms.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Hypo-” (Hypo-).
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