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Pathogenesis in Irish (Pataigineas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for pathogenesis is pataigineas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “pathogenesis” in Irish

Irish:
pataigineas
English:
pathogenesis
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“pat-ih-GIN-us”  /ˌpˠat̪ˠəˈɟɪnʲəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
pataiginis, an phataiginis (e.g. staidéar ar phróiseas an phataiginis, the study of the process of pathogenesis)

What does “pataigineas” mean?

pathogenesis
The way in which a disease starts and develops in the body.Also: disease development, origin of disease.

“Pataigineas” with the article

Here is pataigineas after the article (an t-alt).

an pataigineas
the pathogenesis
No change after an

“Pataigineas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using pataigineas, the Irish word for pathogenesis.

Is téarma leighis é pataigineas.
Pathogenesis is a medical term.
Níl an pataigineas soiléir fós.
The pathogenesis is not yet clear.
Rinne sí taighde ar phataigineas an ghalair.
She researched the pathogenesis of the disease.
Míníonn an léacht céimeanna an phataiginis.
The lecture explains the stages of pathogenesis.
Tá ról ag víris sa phataigineas.
Viruses play a role in the pathogenesis.
Foghlaimíonn mic léinn leighis faoi phataigineas.
Medical students learn about pathogenesis.
Is ábhar casta é pataigineas na hailse.
The pathogenesis of cancer is a complex subject.

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Pathogenesis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pathogenesis?

The Irish for pathogenesis is pataigineas (pronounced “pat-ih-GIN-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce pataigineas in Irish?

Pataigineas is said like “pat-ih-GIN-us” (IPA /ˌpˠat̪ˠəˈɟɪnʲəsˠ/).

Does pataigineas have a plural?

No plural form is given for pataigineas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does pataigineas change to phataigineas or bpataigineas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pataigineas becomes mo phataigineas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpataigineas (eclipsis).

How is 'pataigineas' different from 'paiteolaíocht'?

'Pataigineas' is how a disease develops, while 'paiteolaíocht' is pathology, the science that studies diseases.

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