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Hydro- is a combining form meaning water; hypo- is a combining form meaning below.

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Hydro- refers to water or liquid, while hypo- means below or less than. For example, dehydration is a condition where the body lacks adequate water (hydro-), while hypoglycemia is a condition with lower-than-normal blood sugar levels (hypo-).

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