HeyRuaHow to say “haematoma” in Irish
- Irish:
- haematóma
- English:
- haematoma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “hee-muh-TOH-muh” /ˌhiːməˈt̪ˠoːmə/
- Plural:
- haematómaí (haematomas)
- Genitive singular:
- haematóma, an haematóma (e.g. méid an haematóma, the size of the haematoma)
- Genitive plural:
- haematómaí, na haematómaí (e.g. cóireáil na haematómaí, the treatment of the haematomas)
What does “haematóma” mean?
- haematoma
- A swelling of clotted blood under the skin or in tissue, caused by a broken blood vessel.Also: hematoma, blood clot, bruise, blood swelling.
“Haematóma” with the article
The plural of haematoma in Irish is haematómaí. Here is haematóma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Haematóma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using haematóma, the Irish word for haematoma.
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Haematoma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for haematoma?
The Irish for haematoma is haematóma (pronounced “hee-muh-TOH-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is haematómaí.
How do you pronounce haematóma in Irish?
Haematóma is said like “hee-muh-TOH-muh” (IPA /ˌhiːməˈt̪ˠoːmə/).
What is the plural of haematoma in Irish?
The plural of haematóma is haematómaí; with the article, na haematómaí means “the haematomas”. The genitive plural is haematómaí, as in cóireáil na haematómaí (the treatment of the haematomas).
Is a haematóma the same as a bruise?
Not exactly: a bruise is usually 'brúghortú' or 'ball dubh', while 'haematóma' is the medical term for a larger collection of blood in tissue.
