hypo
/,haipou'sʌlfait/ Cách viết khác : (hypo) /'haipou/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A hypodermic syringe: A medical instrument, specifically a piston syringe fitted with a hypodermic needle, used for administering injections beneath the skin.
- A chemical compound in photography: A compound, specifically sodium thiosulfate, used as a fixing agent in photographic developing to remove unexposed silver halides.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Medical Instrument):
- The nurse prepared a hypo to administer the vaccine.
- In historical contexts, doctors used a glass hypo for injections.
Noun (Photographic Chemical):
- The photographer added hypo to the developing tray to fix the image.
- Proper washing is required after the hypo bath to prevent print deterioration.
Advanced Usage
- "Hypo" as a prefix: While the word "hypo" itself is a noun, it is important to note its role as a common prefix (from Greek) meaning "under," "below," or "less than normal," as seen in terms like (low body temperature) or (an underlying assumption). This is distinct from the standalone noun.
- Technical/Historical Context: The term "hypo" for the syringe is somewhat dated; "hypodermic syringe" or simply "syringe" is more common in modern medical terminology. In photography, "fixer" is often used interchangeably with "hypo."
Variants and Related Words
- Hypodermic (adj): Relating to the area beneath the skin.
- A hypodermic needle is very thin and sharp.
- Hyposulfite (n): An older, alternative chemical name for sodium thiosulfate (photographic hypo).
- Hypoallergenic (adj): (Using the prefix) Formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
Synonyms
- For the syringe: hypodermic syringe, injector, medical syringe.
- For the chemical: fixer, fixing agent, sodium thiosulfate.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
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Related Idioms
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Noun
- a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
- a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing