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Hypodermis in Irish (Hipideirm): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hypodermis is hipideirm, a feminine noun.
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How to say “hypodermis” in Irish

Irish:
hipideirm
English:
hypodermis
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“HIP-ih-derr-im”  /ˈhʲɪpʲɪˌdʲɛɾʲəmʲ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hipideirme, na hipideirme (e.g. cealla na hipideirme, cells of the hypodermis)

What does “hipideirm” mean?

hypodermis
The layer of tissue lying just beneath the outer skin or epidermis of an animal or plant.Also: hypoderm, subcutaneous tissue, hypodermal layer.

“Hipideirm” with the article

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

an hipideirm
the hypodermis
No change after an

“Hipideirm” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hipideirm, the Irish word for hypodermis.

Tá an hipideirm faoin eipideirm.
The hypodermis is beneath the epidermis.
Stórálann an hipideirm saill sa chorp.
The hypodermis stores fat in the body.
Rinneamar staidéar ar chealla na hipideirme inniu.
We studied the cells of the hypodermis today.
Is sraith thiubh í hipideirm an duine.
The human hypodermis is a thick layer.
Tá féitheacha fola sa hipideirm.
There are blood vessels in the hypodermis.
Coinníonn an hipideirm an corp te.
The hypodermis keeps the body warm.
Chonaic mé an hipideirm faoin micreascóp.
I saw the hypodermis under the microscope.

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Hypodermis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hypodermis?

The Irish for hypodermis is hipideirm (pronounced “HIP-ih-derr-im”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce hipideirm in Irish?

Hipideirm is said like “HIP-ih-derr-im” (IPA /ˈhʲɪpʲɪˌdʲɛɾʲəmʲ/).

Does hipideirm have a plural?

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

How does hipideirm differ from eipideirm?

Eipideirm is the outer layer of skin, while hipideirm is the layer of tissue lying underneath the skin.

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