HeyRuaHow to say “hypothyroidism” in Irish
- Irish:
- hipitíoróideacht
- English:
- hypothyroidism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “hip-ih-TEE-oh-roh-jukht” /ˈhʲɪpʲɪˌtʲiːoːɾˠoːdʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- hipitíoróideachta, na hipitíoróideachta (e.g. comharthaí na hipitíoróideachta, symptoms of hypothyroidism)
What does “hipitíoróideacht” mean?
- hypothyroidism
- A medical condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormone.Also: underactive thyroid, low thyroid.
“Hipitíoróideacht” with the article
Here is hipitíoróideacht after the article (an t-alt).
an hipitíoróideacht
the hypothyroidism
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“Hipitíoróideacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hipitíoróideacht, the Irish word for hypothyroidism.
Tá hipitíoróideacht ar mo mháthair.
My mother has hypothyroidism.
Is galar coitianta í an hipitíoróideacht.
Hypothyroidism is a common condition.
Bíonn tuirse ar dhaoine le hipitíoróideacht.
People with hypothyroidism are often tired.
Fuair sí cóireáil don hipitíoróideacht.
She got treatment for hypothyroidism.
Is é an dochtúir a d'aimsigh an hipitíoróideacht.
It was the doctor who found the hypothyroidism.
Tá cúis na hipitíoróideachta fós doiléir.
The cause of the hypothyroidism is still unclear.
Déantar tástáil fola chun hipitíoróideacht a aithint.
A blood test is done to detect hypothyroidism.
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Hypothyroidism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hypothyroidism?
The Irish for hypothyroidism is hipitíoróideacht (pronounced “hip-ih-TEE-oh-roh-jukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce hipitíoróideacht in Irish?
Hipitíoróideacht is said like “hip-ih-TEE-oh-roh-jukht” (IPA /ˈhʲɪpʲɪˌtʲiːoːɾˠoːdʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does hipitíoróideacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for hipitíoróideacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the opposite of hipitíoróideacht?
The opposite condition, an overactive thyroid, is hipeartíoróideacht (hyperthyroidism).
