HeyRuaHow to say “pneumothorax” in Irish
- Irish:
- neomatóracs
- English:
- pneumothorax
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “nyom-uh-TOH-raks” /ˈnʲɔmˠəˌt̪ˠoːɾˠəkˠsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neomatóracs, an neomatóracs (e.g. comharthaí an neomatóracs, symptoms of pneumothorax)
What does “neomatóracs” mean?
- pneumothorax
- A medical condition in which air collects in the space around a lung, causing it to collapse partly or fully.Also: collapsed lung, air in the chest.
“Neomatóracs” with the article
Here is neomatóracs after the article (an t-alt).
an neomatóracs
the pneumothorax
No change after an
“Neomatóracs” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neomatóracs, the Irish word for pneumothorax.
Is riocht tromchúiseach é neomatóracs.
Pneumothorax is a serious condition.
Fuair an dochtúir amach go raibh neomatóracs air.
The doctor found that he had a pneumothorax.
Bhí an neomatóracs le feiceáil ar an X-gha.
The pneumothorax was visible on the X-ray.
Is é pian cléibh comhartha coitianta an neomatóracs.
Chest pain is a common sign of pneumothorax.
Cuireadh san ospidéal í de bharr neomatóracs.
She was admitted to hospital because of a pneumothorax.
Tharla an neomatóracs tar éis na timpiste.
The pneumothorax happened after the accident.
Bíonn cóireáil phráinneach ag teastáil le haghaidh neomatóracs.
Urgent treatment is needed for pneumothorax.
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Pneumothorax in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pneumothorax?
The Irish for pneumothorax is neomatóracs (pronounced “nyom-uh-TOH-raks”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neomatóracs in Irish?
Neomatóracs is said like “nyom-uh-TOH-raks” (IPA /ˈnʲɔmˠəˌt̪ˠoːɾˠəkˠsˠ/).
Does neomatóracs have a plural?
No plural form is given for neomatóracs in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is there an everyday Irish way to say 'collapsed lung'?
In ordinary speech you can say 'scamhóg thite', but the technical term used in medicine is 'neomatóracs'.
