HeyRuaHow to say “osteoblast” in Irish
- Irish:
- oistéablast
- English:
- osteoblast
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OSH-tyay-uh-blast” /ˈɔʃtʲeːəˌbl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- oistéablastaí (osteoblasts)
- Genitive singular:
- oistéablast, an oistéablast (e.g. feidhm an oistéablast, the function of the osteoblast)
- Genitive plural:
- oistéablastaí, na n-oistéablastaí (e.g. gníomhaíocht na n-oistéablastaí, the activity of the osteoblasts)
What does “oistéablast” mean?
- osteoblast
- A cell that builds new bone tissue in the body.Also: bone-forming cell, bone cell.
“Oistéablast” with the article
The plural of osteoblast in Irish is oistéablastaí. Here is oistéablast after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oistéablast” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oistéablast, the Irish word for osteoblast.
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Osteoblast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for osteoblast?
The Irish for osteoblast is oistéablast (pronounced “OSH-tyay-uh-blast”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oistéablastaí.
How do you pronounce oistéablast in Irish?
Oistéablast is said like “OSH-tyay-uh-blast” (IPA /ˈɔʃtʲeːəˌbl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of osteoblast in Irish?
The plural of oistéablast is oistéablastaí; with the article, na hoistéablastaí means “the osteoblasts”. The genitive plural is oistéablastaí, as in gníomhaíocht na n-oistéablastaí (the activity of the osteoblasts).
Why does oistéablast sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oistéablast (the osteoblast), a hoistéablast (her osteoblast), a n-oistéablast (their osteoblast), na hoistéablastaí (the osteoblasts).
What is the difference between an oistéablast and an oistéaclast?
An oistéablast builds bone, while an oistéaclast breaks bone down; both work together to remodel the skeleton.
