HeyRuaHow to say “globulin” in Irish
- Irish:
- glóbailin
- English:
- globulin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLOH-buh-lin” /ˈɡl̪ˠoːbˠəlʲɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- glóbailine, na glóbailine (e.g. leibhéal na glóbailine, level of globulin)
What does “glóbailin” mean?
- globulin
- Globulin is a group of simple proteins found in blood plasma, milk, eggs and plants, which dissolve in salt solutions.Also: blood protein, plasma protein, serum globulin.
“Glóbailin” with the article
Here is glóbailin after the article (an t-alt).
an ghlóbailin
the globulin
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Glóbailin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glóbailin, the Irish word for globulin.
Is próitéin í glóbailin.
Globulin is a protein.
Tá glóbailin le fáil i bplasma na fola.
Globulin is found in blood plasma.
Thomhais an dochtúir leibhéal na glóbailine.
The doctor measured the globulin level.
Bhí an ghlóbailin ró-ard sa tástáil fola.
The globulin was too high in the blood test.
Cabhraíonn glóbailin leis an gcorp galair a throid.
Globulin helps the body fight disease.
Tá cineálacha éagsúla glóbailine ann.
There are various kinds of globulin.
Rinneadh staidéar ar ghlóbailin san eolaíocht.
Globulin was studied in science.
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Globulin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for globulin?
The Irish for globulin is glóbailin (pronounced “GLOH-buh-lin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce glóbailin in Irish?
Glóbailin is said like “GLOH-buh-lin” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠoːbˠəlʲɪnʲ/).
Does glóbailin have a plural?
No plural form is given for glóbailin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glóbailin change to ghlóbailin or nglóbailin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glóbailin becomes mo ghlóbailin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglóbailin (eclipsis).
How does 'glóbailin' differ from 'albaimin'?
Both are blood proteins: 'glóbailin' (globulin) includes the antibodies, while 'albaimin' (albumin) mainly keeps fluid in the blood vessels.
