Hypo
noun
Short for hypodermic needle or hypodermic injection, which are tools used to inject medication.
The nurse prepared a hypo to give the patient an insulin injection.
Often appears as...
- prepare a hypo
- give a hypo
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
Short for hypoglycemia, a condition when sugar levels in blood are too low.
She needs to eat something sweet quickly, she is having a hypo.
Often appears as...
- having a hypo
- treat a hypo
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Hypo is frequently used in mathematics or science to mean 'hypothesis', a proposed explanation that needs proof.
The scientist began by laying out his main hypo on the origin of the universe.
Often appears as...
- formulate a hypo
- test a hypo
noun
Short for sodium thiosulphate, a chemical compound used in photography as a fixer.
The photographer mixed hypo with water to fix the photograph.
Often appears as...
- mix hypo
- dissolve hypo
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Short for hypodermic needle or hypodermic injection, which are tools used to inject medication.
The nurse prepared a hypo to give the patient an insulin injection.
Often appears as...
- prepare a hypo
- give a hypo
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
Short for hypoglycemia, a condition when sugar levels in blood are too low.
She needs to eat something sweet quickly, she is having a hypo.
Often appears as...
- having a hypo
- treat a hypo
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Hypo is frequently used in mathematics or science to mean 'hypothesis', a proposed explanation that needs proof.
The scientist began by laying out his main hypo on the origin of the universe.
Often appears as...
- formulate a hypo
- test a hypo
noun
Short for sodium thiosulphate, a chemical compound used in photography as a fixer.
The photographer mixed hypo with water to fix the photograph.
Often appears as...
- mix hypo
- dissolve hypo
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Medical Context
Use 'hypo' for medical equipment or actions, often in a healthcare setting.
The doctor decided to use a hypo for the vaccine.
Pro Tip 2/2Medical Expert
'Hypo' implies the speaker has medical knowledge or authority.
She grabbed a hypo from the tray efficiently.
Pro Tip 1/2Medical Context
Use 'hypo' for medical equipment or actions, often in a healthcare setting.
The doctor decided to use a hypo for the vaccine.
Pro Tip 2/2Medical Expert
'Hypo' implies the speaker has medical knowledge or authority.
She grabbed a hypo from the tray efficiently.
Pro Tip 1/2Medical Context
Use 'hypo' for medical equipment or actions, often in a healthcare setting.
The doctor decided to use a hypo for the vaccine.
Pro Tip 2/2Medical Expert
'Hypo' implies the speaker has medical knowledge or authority.
She grabbed a hypo from the tray efficiently.
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