Hypo
/haɪpəʊ,haɪpə,haɪˈpɑː/
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.
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HypochondriacHypocriteHypothesisHypothetical
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