HeyRuaHow to say “eclampsia” in Irish
- Irish:
- eaclaimsia
- English:
- eclampsia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-lam-shee-uh” /ˈakləmʲʃiə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eaclaimsia, na heaclaimsia (e.g. comharthaí na heaclaimsia, symptoms of eclampsia)
What does “eaclaimsia” mean?
- eclampsia
- A serious condition in pregnancy in which a woman with high blood pressure has fits or seizures.Also: pregnancy seizure, toxaemia of pregnancy.
“Eaclaimsia” with the article
Here is eaclaimsia after the article (an t-alt).
an eaclaimsia
the eclampsia
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eaclaimsia” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eaclaimsia, the Irish word for eclampsia.
Is riocht contúirteach í an eaclaimsia.
Eclampsia is a dangerous condition.
Bhí eaclaimsia uirthi le linn a toirchis.
She had eclampsia during her pregnancy.
Tharla taomanna mar gheall ar an eaclaimsia.
Seizures occurred because of the eclampsia.
Bhí an dochtúir buartha faoi chomharthaí na heaclaimsia.
The doctor was worried about the signs of eclampsia.
Is annamh a fheictear eaclaimsia sa tír seo anois.
Eclampsia is rarely seen in this country now.
Cuireadh cóir leighis uirthi in aghaidh na heaclaimsia.
She was given treatment for eclampsia.
Is féidir le brú fola ard eaclaimsia a chur faoi deara.
High blood pressure can lead to eclampsia.
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Eclampsia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eclampsia?
The Irish for eclampsia is eaclaimsia (pronounced “AK-lam-shee-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eaclaimsia in Irish?
Eaclaimsia is said like “AK-lam-shee-uh” (IPA /ˈakləmʲʃiə/).
Does eaclaimsia have a plural?
No plural form is given for eaclaimsia in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eaclaimsia sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eaclaimsia (the eclampsia), a heaclaimsia (her eclampsia), a n-eaclaimsia (their eclampsia).
What is the Irish for pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia is 'réamheaclaimsia', formed with the prefix 'réamh-' (pre-) added to 'eaclaimsia'.
