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What are the different prefixes that can be used with the word 'hypo'?

1) infra
2) sub
3) prefix
4) None of the above

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Final answer:

The only prefix from the options provided that can be used with 'hypo' is 'sub-' as in 'subhypnotic.' 'Hypo-' itself indicates something that is below or less than normal, and 'prefix' is a generic term, not a prefix itself.

Step-by-step explanation:

The prefixes that can be used with the word 'hypo' are not listed in the options provided in the question. However, one commonly known prefix used with 'hypo' is sub-, as in the word subhypnotic, indicating a state below hypnosis. The prefix hypo- itself means under or below, and it is used to indicate a deficiency or lower position when combined with other words; for example, hypoglycemia, which refers to low blood sugar. The options given such as infra-, prefix, and none of the above, are not directly related to the 'hypo' prefix in a way that would form commonly recognized words. It's also important to note that 'prefix' is a generic term rather than a prefix that can be attached to other words.

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