HeyRuaHow to say “lysis” in Irish
- Irish:
- líseas
- English:
- lysis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-shuss” /ˈlʲiːʃəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lísis, an lísis (e.g. próiseas an lísis, the process of lysis)
What does “líseas” mean?
- lysis
- In biology and medicine, the breaking down or dissolving of cells, or the gradual ending of a fever or disease.Also: cell breakdown, cell destruction.
“Líseas” with the article
Here is líseas after the article (an t-alt).
an líseas
the lysis
No change after an
“Líseas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líseas, the Irish word for lysis.
Is éard is líseas ann ná briseadh síos cille.
Lysis is the breakdown of a cell.
Tharla líseas sna cealla dearga fola.
Lysis occurred in the red blood cells.
Is féidir le víris líseas a chur faoi deara.
Viruses can cause lysis.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an líseas sa tsaotharlann.
We studied lysis in the laboratory.
Bhí ráta an lísis an-ard sa triail.
The rate of lysis was very high in the trial.
Cuireann an t-einsím seo tús leis an líseas.
This enzyme starts the lysis.
Mhínigh an léachtóir cúis an lísis dúinn.
The lecturer explained the cause of the lysis to us.
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Lysis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lysis?
The Irish for lysis is líseas (pronounced “LEE-shuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce líseas in Irish?
Líseas is said like “LEE-shuss” (IPA /ˈlʲiːʃəsˠ/).
Does líseas have a plural?
No plural form is given for líseas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'líseas' an everyday word?
No, 'líseas' is a technical term used in biology and medicine, mainly in scientific texts and terminology lists.
