Question

which of the following is the correct word part breakdown for the term hypotension?
hypo (below) + tens (pressure) + ion (condition)
hypo (above) + tens (blood) + ion (condition)
hypo (below) + tens (blood) + ion (condition)
hypo (above) + tens (pressure) + ion (condition)
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Explanation:

• Prefix analysis: The prefix "hypo - " means "below" or "under".
• Root word analysis: The root word "tens" is related to "pressure" (as in "tension" which implies a state of being stretched or under pressure).
• Suffix analysis: The suffix "- ion" is a common suffix denoting a "condition".

Answer:

hypo (below) + tens (pressure) + ion (condition)