HeyRuaHow to say “oedema” in Irish
- Irish:
- éidéime
- English:
- oedema
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-day-myeh” /ˈeːdʲeːmʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éidéime, na héidéime (e.g. cóireáil na héidéime, treatment of the oedema)
What does “éidéime” mean?
- oedema
- A swelling of part of the body caused by fluid collecting in the tissues.Also: edema, swelling, fluid retention, dropsy.
“Éidéime” with the article
Here is éidéime after the article (an t-alt).
an éidéime
the oedema
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Éidéime” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éidéime, the Irish word for oedema.
Is at é éidéime a tharlaíonn de bharr sreabhán.
Oedema is a swelling caused by fluid.
Bhí éidéime ar a rúitíní tar éis na heitilte.
Her ankles had oedema after the flight.
Thug an dochtúir cógas di don éidéime.
The doctor gave her medicine for the oedema.
Tá an éidéime ag dul i laghad anois.
The oedema is going down now.
Is comhartha de theip croí í an éidéime uaireanta.
Oedema is sometimes a sign of heart failure.
Ní raibh aon chomhartha éidéime ina chosa.
There was no sign of oedema in his legs.
Bíonn éidéime coitianta le linn toirchis.
Oedema is common during pregnancy.
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Oedema in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oedema?
The Irish for oedema is éidéime (pronounced “AY-day-myeh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éidéime in Irish?
Éidéime is said like “AY-day-myeh” (IPA /ˈeːdʲeːmʲə/).
Does éidéime have a plural?
No plural form is given for éidéime in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éidéime sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éidéime (the oedema), a héidéime (her oedema), a n-éidéime (their oedema).
What is the everyday word for a swelling in Irish?
The everyday word is 'at', as in 'tá at ar mo chos'; 'éidéime' is the medical term for oedema specifically.
