HeyRuaHow to say “thrombosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- trombóis
- English:
- thrombosis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “trum-BOASH” /t̪ˠɾˠɔmˠˈbˠoːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- trombóise, na trombóise (e.g. comharthaí na trombóise, symptoms of thrombosis)
What does “trombóis” mean?
- thrombosis
- A medical condition in which a blood clot forms inside a blood vessel and blocks the flow of blood.Also: blood clot, clotting, deep vein thrombosis.
“Trombóis” with the article
Here is trombóis after the article (an t-alt).
an trombóis
the thrombosis
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Trombóis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trombóis, the Irish word for thrombosis.
Is riocht contúirteach í an trombóis.
Thrombosis is a dangerous condition.
Fuair m'athair trombóis ina chos anuraidh.
My father got a thrombosis in his leg last year.
Bíonn baol trombóise ann ar eitiltí fada.
There is a risk of thrombosis on long flights.
Thug an dochtúir cógas dó in aghaidh na trombóise.
The doctor gave him medicine against the thrombosis.
Is féidir le trombóis stróc a chur ar dhuine.
Thrombosis can cause a stroke.
Rinne siad tástáil le haghaidh trombóise san ospidéal.
They tested for thrombosis in the hospital.
Cuireann stocaí speisialta cosc ar thrombóis.
Special stockings help prevent thrombosis.
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Thrombosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thrombosis?
The Irish for thrombosis is trombóis (pronounced “trum-BOASH”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce trombóis in Irish?
Trombóis is said like “trum-BOASH” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠɔmˠˈbˠoːʃ/).
Does trombóis have a plural?
No plural form is given for trombóis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does trombóis change to thrombóis or dtrombóis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trombóis becomes mo thrombóis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrombóis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'trombóis' and 'téachtán'?
'Téachtán' (fola) is the clot itself, while 'trombóis' is the medical condition of a clot forming in a blood vessel.
