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Give both forms of the prefix meaning under, deficient, below normal.

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Give both forms of the prefix meaning under, deficient, below normal.

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The prefix that means under, deficient, or below normal can be presented in two forms: "sub-" and "hypo-".

  1. "Sub-": This prefix is derived from Latin and is used in many English words. For example, submarine (under the sea), subpar (below average), substandard (below the standard).

  2. "Hypo-": This prefix is derived from Greek and is also used in many English words. For example, hypothermia (below normal body temperature), hypoglycemia (deficient sugar in the blood), hypotension (below normal blood pressure).

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