hypo

/ˈhaɪpoʊ/
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Other forms: hypos

Definitions of hypo
  1. noun
    a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
    synonyms: hypodermic, hypodermic syringe
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    types:
    autoinjector
    a hypodermic syringe to use in injecting yourself with a liquid
    type of:
    syringe
    a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
  2. noun
    a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing
    synonyms: sodium thiosulfate, sodium thiosulphate
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    type of:
    fixer, fixing agent
    a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)
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