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Haematology in Irish (Haemaiteolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for haematology is haemaiteolaíocht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “haematology” in Irish

Irish:
haemaiteolaíocht
English:
haematology
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“HEE-muh-tyoh-lee-ukht”  /ˈhiːmətʲoːliːəxt/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
haemaiteolaíochta, na haemaiteolaíochta (e.g. roinn na haemaiteolaíochta, the haematology department)

What does “haemaiteolaíocht” mean?

haematology
The branch of medicine and science that studies blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.Also: hematology, study of blood, blood medicine.

“Haemaiteolaíocht” with the article

Here is haemaiteolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an haemaiteolaíocht
the haematology
No change after an

“Haemaiteolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using haemaiteolaíocht, the Irish word for haematology.

Is brainse den leigheas í an haemaiteolaíocht.
Haematology is a branch of medicine.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar haemaiteolaíocht.
She is studying haematology.
Oibríonn mo dheartháir i roinn na haemaiteolaíochta.
My brother works in the haematology department.
Is saineolaí i haemaiteolaíocht é an dochtúir sin.
That doctor is an expert in haematology.
Cuireadh na samplaí fola chuig saotharlann haemaiteolaíochta.
The blood samples were sent to a haematology lab.
Bíonn an haemaiteolaíocht an-tábhachtach i gcás leoicéime.
Haematology is very important in cases of leukaemia.
Tá cúrsa nua sa haemaiteolaíocht ag an ollscoil.
The university has a new course in haematology.

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Haematology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for haematology?

The Irish for haematology is haemaiteolaíocht (pronounced “HEE-muh-tyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce haemaiteolaíocht in Irish?

Haemaiteolaíocht is said like “HEE-muh-tyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈhiːmətʲoːliːəxt/).

Does haemaiteolaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for haemaiteolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

What is a haematologist called in Irish?

A haematologist is 'haemaiteolaí', formed like 'bitheolaí' from 'bitheolaíocht'.

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