HeyRuaHow to say “hypophysis” in Irish
- Irish:
- hipifis
- English:
- hypophysis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “HIP-i-fish” /ˈhʲɪpʲɪfʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- hipifisí (hypophyses)
- Genitive singular:
- hipifise, na hipifise (e.g. hormóin na hipifise, hormones of the pituitary gland)
- Genitive plural:
- hipifisí, na hipifisí (e.g. feidhm na hipifisí, the function of the pituitary glands)
What does “hipifis” mean?
- hypophysis
- The pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain that controls many hormones.Also: pituitary gland, pituitary.
“Hipifis” with the article
The plural of hypophysis in Irish is hipifisí. Here is hipifis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an hipifis
the hypophysis
No change after an
na hipifisí
the hypophyses
Plural: no change after na
“Hipifis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hipifis, the Irish word for hypophysis.
Is faireog bheag í an hipifis.
The pituitary is a small gland.
Tá an hipifis suite ag bun na hinchinne.
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.
Rialaíonn hormóin na hipifise an fás.
Pituitary hormones regulate growth.
Fuarthas meall beag ar a hipifis.
A small tumour was found on his pituitary gland.
Rinne na dochtúirí scrúdú ar an hipifis.
The doctors examined the pituitary gland.
Bíonn galair na hipifise annamh go leor.
Diseases of the pituitary gland are fairly rare.
Foghlaimímid faoin hipifis sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learn about the pituitary gland in biology class.
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Hypophysis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hypophysis?
The Irish for hypophysis is hipifis (pronounced “HIP-i-fish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is hipifisí.
How do you pronounce hipifis in Irish?
Hipifis is said like “HIP-i-fish” (IPA /ˈhʲɪpʲɪfʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of hypophysis in Irish?
The plural of hipifis is hipifisí; with the article, na hipifisí means “the hypophyses”. The genitive plural is hipifisí, as in feidhm na hipifisí (the function of the pituitary glands).
Is there another Irish term for the pituitary gland?
Yes, it can also be described as 'faireog phiotúiteach', but 'hipifis' is the standard term for hypophysis.
