Question

Hannah has a diagnosis of hypoglycemia, which means “abnormally low blood sugar.” In this medical term, what is the prefix? hypo- glycem -ia -emia

Answer 1

The prefix is 'hypo', which means 'beneath', or 'below'.

Answer 2

The prefix would be Hypo. This prefix means beneath or below. Therefore it fits right in with the meaning of hypoglycemia which is abnormally low blood sugar.