noun
hypo
HEYE-poh
Hypo (noun) means informal short form of "hypodermic," referring to a syringe or injection. Example: “The nurse prepared a hypo for the vaccination.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "hypodermic," referring to a syringe or injection.
"The nurse prepared a hypo for the vaccination."
2
Among people with diabetes, informal short form of "hypoglycemia" — a sudden drop in blood sugar.
"She felt shaky and realized she was having a hypo."
How to use hypo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for either a syringe/injection or a low-blood-sugar episode, depending on context.
When to use it
Informal; the meaning depends heavily on context (medical slang differs from photography slang, "hypo" fixer, etc.).
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Word forms
- Plural
- hypos
- Third person singular
- hypos
- Past tense
- hypoed
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Etymology
A clipped form of various words beginning with hypo- ("under"), from Greek hupo.
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What does “hypo” mean?
The word “hypo” means informal short form of "hypodermic," referring to a syringe or injection. In plain terms, casual shorthand for either a syringe/injection or a low-blood-sugar episode, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “hypo”?
“Hypo” is pronounced HEYE-poh (/ˈhaɪ.poʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hypo” in a sentence?
Here is “hypo” used in a sentence: “The nurse prepared a hypo for the vaccination.”
What part of speech is “hypo”?
“Hypo” is a noun.
Where does the word “hypo” come from?
The word “hypo” comes from Greek. A clipped form of various words beginning with hypo- ("under"), from Greek hupo.
How many meanings does “hypo” have?
“Hypo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "hypodermic," referring to a syringe or injection.
