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Necrosis in Irish (Neacróis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for necrosis is neacróis, a feminine noun (plural neacróisí).
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How to say “necrosis” in Irish

Irish:
neacróis
English:
necrosis
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“nyak-ROHSH”  /ɲakˈɾoːʃ/
Various forms
Plural:
neacróisí (necroses)
Genitive singular:
neacróise, na neacróise (e.g. comharthaí na neacróise, signs of necrosis)
Genitive plural:
neacróisí, na neacróisí (e.g. comharthaí na neacróisí, the signs of the necroses)

What does “neacróis” mean?

necrosis
The death of cells or tissue in a part of the body, caused by disease, injury or loss of blood supply.Also: tissue death, cell death, gangrene.

“Neacróis” with the article

The plural of necrosis in Irish is neacróisí. Here is neacróis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an neacróis
the necrosis
No change after an
na neacróisí
the necroses
Plural: no change after na

“Neacróis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using neacróis, the Irish word for necrosis.

Is éard is neacróis ann ná bás fíochán.
Necrosis is the death of tissue.
Chonaic an dochtúir neacróis sa chos.
The doctor saw necrosis in the leg.
Is féidir le hionfhabhtú neacróis a chruthú.
An infection can cause necrosis.
Bhí an neacróis ag leathadh go tapa.
The necrosis was spreading quickly.
Baineadh an fíochán marbh de bharr na neacróise.
The dead tissue was removed because of the necrosis.
Tá cineálacha éagsúla neacróisí ann.
There are various types of necrosis.
Tharla neacróis i ndiaidh an ghortaithe.
Necrosis occurred after the injury.

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Necrosis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for necrosis?

The Irish for necrosis is neacróis (pronounced “nyak-ROHSH”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is neacróisí.

How do you pronounce neacróis in Irish?

Neacróis is said like “nyak-ROHSH” (IPA /ɲakˈɾoːʃ/).

What is the plural of necrosis in Irish?

The plural of neacróis is neacróisí; with the article, na neacróisí means “the necroses”. The genitive plural is neacróisí, as in comharthaí na neacróisí (the signs of the necroses).

Is 'neacróis' the same as 'gangraine'?

Not exactly: 'neacróis' is any death of tissue, while 'gangraine' (gangrene) is a particular kind of extensive necrosis, often with infection.

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