HeyRuaHow to say “biopsy” in Irish
- Irish:
- bithóipse
- English:
- biopsy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIH-hoap-shuh” /ˈbʲɪhoːpʲʃə/
- Plural:
- bithóipsí (biopsies)
- Genitive singular:
- bithóipse, na bithóipse (e.g. torthaí na bithóipse, the results of the biopsy)
- Genitive plural:
- bithóipsí, na mbithóipsí (e.g. líon na mbithóipsí, the number of biopsies)
What does “bithóipse” mean?
- biopsy
- A medical test in which a small piece of tissue is taken from the body and examined under a microscope.Also: tissue sample, tissue test.
“Bithóipse” with the article
The plural of biopsy in Irish is bithóipsí. Here is bithóipse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bithóipse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bithóipse, the Irish word for biopsy.
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Biopsy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for biopsy?
The Irish for biopsy is bithóipse (pronounced “BIH-hoap-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bithóipsí.
How do you pronounce bithóipse in Irish?
Bithóipse is said like “BIH-hoap-shuh” (IPA /ˈbʲɪhoːpʲʃə/).
What is the plural of biopsy in Irish?
The plural of bithóipse is bithóipsí; with the article, na bithóipsí means “the biopsies”. The genitive plural is bithóipsí, as in líon na mbithóipsí (the number of biopsies).
Why does bithóipse change to bhithóipse or mbithóipse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bithóipse becomes mo bhithóipse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbithóipse (eclipsis).
How is 'bithóipse' formed?
It combines the prefix 'bith-' (life, as in 'bitheolaíocht', biology) with an element related to seeing, mirroring English 'biopsy'.
