noun
- a hypodermic needle or syringe
- sodium thiosulfate used as a photographic fixing agent
- hypoglycemia; abnormally low blood sugar
Usage: informal
Usage: photography
Usage: medical; informal
Examples
- The nurse prepared the hypo for the vaccination.
- The diabetic patient felt dizzy during a hypo episode.
- The photographer mixed fresh hypo to develop the film.
- She always carries glucose tablets in case of a hypo.
- The doctor administered the medication with a hypo.
- After using hypo, the photographic prints were properly fixed.
- His hypo was caused by skipping breakfast and taking insulin.