Hyper/Hypo Prefix

When someone reacts too strongly to a situation or is easily upset, they might be called ________.

• Hypothesis

• Hypoallergenic

• Hypersensitive

• Hypotension

An extreme exaggeration used in writing or speech is called ________.

• Hyperbole

• Hypothyroidism

• Hypoglossal

• Hypocritical

When the body's temperature becomes dangerously high, it is suffering from ________.

• Hypothermia

• Hyperthermia

• Hypoglycemia

• Hypothesis

A product that is designed to cause fewer allergic reactions is labeled as ________.

• Hypoallergenic

• Hyperactive

• Hypothesis

• Hyperbole

A needle that is inserted under the skin is called a ________ needle.

• Hyperactive

• Hypodermic

• Hypotension

• Hyperthermia

When the body has an abnormally low level of sugar in the blood, it is experiencing ________.

• Hyperthermia

• Hypoglycemia

• Hypertension

• Hypothesis

Low blood pressure is medically termed ________.

• Hypertension

• Hypotension

• Hyperactive

• Hypersensitive

The prefix "Hypo-" generally means ________.

• Under

• Excessive

• Above

• Beyond

• Over

Which term refers to a condition where the body temperature is abnormally low?

• Hyperthermia

• Hypothermia

• Hypertension

• Hypoglycemia

When the body's temperature drops below normal, it is a condition known as **__________**.

• Hyperthermia

• Hypothermia

• Hyperactivity

• Hypoglycemia