<abbreviation> Hypoxanthine; hydroxyproline (3Hyp and 4Hyp specifically refer to 3-hydroxyproline and 4-hydroxyproline, respectively). ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Hyp noun An abbreviation of hypochonaria ; -- usually in plural. [ Colloq.] « Heaven send thou hast not got the hyps .» Swift. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/80
Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for hypoxanthine; hydroxyproline (3Hyp and 4Hyp specifically refer to 3-hydroxyproline and 4-hydroxyproline, respectively). Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=42191
This is used at the beginning of many words to mean deficiency, lack or small size, e.g. hypoplasia. When speaking anatomically it can also mean under, e.g. hypodermic needle Found on https://www.arc-uk.org/tests-explained/glossary-of-terms