HeyRuaHow to say “adenoma” in Irish
- Irish:
- adanóma
- English:
- adenoma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AD-uh-noh-muh” /ˈad̪ˠən̪ˠoːmˠə/
- Plural:
- adanómaí (adenomas)
- Genitive singular:
- adanóma, an adanóma (e.g. méid an adanóma, size of the adenoma)
- Genitive plural:
- adanómaí, na n-adanómaí (e.g. cóireáil na n-adanómaí, the treatment of the adenomas)
What does “adanóma” mean?
- adenoma
- A benign tumour that forms in glandular tissue.Also: benign tumour, glandular tumour.
“Adanóma” with the article
The plural of adenoma in Irish is adanómaí. Here is adanóma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adanóma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adanóma, the Irish word for adenoma.
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Adenoma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adenoma?
The Irish for adenoma is adanóma (pronounced “AD-uh-noh-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adanómaí.
How do you pronounce adanóma in Irish?
Adanóma is said like “AD-uh-noh-muh” (IPA /ˈad̪ˠən̪ˠoːmˠə/).
What is the plural of adenoma in Irish?
The plural of adanóma is adanómaí; with the article, na hadanómaí means “the adenomas”. The genitive plural is adanómaí, as in cóireáil na n-adanómaí (the treatment of the adenomas).
Why does adanóma sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adanóma (the adenoma), a hadanóma (her adenoma), a n-adanóma (their adenoma), na hadanómaí (the adenomas).
Is an adanóma the same as cancer (ailse)?
No, an adanóma is a benign growth, though some types can later turn into ailse, so doctors often remove them.
