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Hyperglycaemia in Irish (Hipirglicéime): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hyperglycaemia is hipirglicéime, a feminine noun.
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How to say “hyperglycaemia” in Irish

Irish:
hipirglicéime
English:
hyperglycaemia
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“HIP-ir-glik-ay-myuh”  /ˈhʲɪpʲəɾʲˌɡlʲɪceːmʲə/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hipirglicéime, na hipirglicéime (e.g. comharthaí na hipirglicéime, symptoms of hyperglycaemia)

What does “hipirglicéime” mean?

hyperglycaemia
A medical condition in which there is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood.Also: hyperglycemia, high blood sugar.

“Hipirglicéime” with the article

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

an hipirglicéime
the hyperglycaemia
No change after an

“Hipirglicéime” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hipirglicéime, the Irish word for hyperglycaemia.

Is coinníoll tromchúiseach í an hipirglicéime.
Hyperglycaemia is a serious condition.
Bíonn hipirglicéime coitianta i measc daoine a bhfuil diaibéiteas orthu.
Hyperglycaemia is common among people with diabetes.
Dúirt an dochtúir go raibh hipirglicéime air.
The doctor said he had hyperglycaemia.
Is é tart mór ceann de chomharthaí na hipirglicéime.
Great thirst is one of the symptoms of hyperglycaemia.
Caithfear an hipirglicéime a chóireáil go tapa.
Hyperglycaemia must be treated quickly.
Tá cóireáil na hipirglicéime ag brath ar an othar.
The treatment of hyperglycaemia depends on the patient.
Is féidir le strus hipirglicéime a chur faoi deara.
Stress can cause hyperglycaemia.

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Hyperglycaemia in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hyperglycaemia?

The Irish for hyperglycaemia is hipirglicéime (pronounced “HIP-ir-glik-ay-myuh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce hipirglicéime in Irish?

Hipirglicéime is said like “HIP-ir-glik-ay-myuh” (IPA /ˈhʲɪpʲəɾʲˌɡlʲɪceːmʲə/).

Does hipirglicéime have a plural?

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

What is the opposite of hipirglicéime?

The opposite is hipeaglicéime, hypoglycaemia, when blood sugar is too low.

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