HeyRuaHow to say “thyroxine” in Irish
- Irish:
- tíorocsaín
- English:
- thyroxine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TEER-uk-seen” /ˈtʲiːɾˠɔksˠiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tíorocsaín, an tíorocsaín (e.g. leibhéal tíorocsaín, thyroxine level)
What does “tíorocsaín” mean?
- thyroxine
- A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that controls the body's metabolism.Also: thyroid hormone, t4.
“Tíorocsaín” with the article
Here is tíorocsaín after the article (an t-alt).
an tíorocsaín
the thyroxine
No change after an
“Tíorocsaín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tíorocsaín, the Irish word for thyroxine.
Déanann an fhaireog thíoróideach tíorocsaín.
The thyroid gland makes thyroxine.
Tá easpa tíorocsaín ar m'aintín.
My aunt has a thyroxine deficiency.
Tógann sé tíorocsaín gach maidin.
He takes thyroxine every morning.
Rinne an dochtúir tástáil ar leibhéal tíorocsaín.
The doctor tested the thyroxine level.
Is hormón tábhachtach é tíorocsaín.
Thyroxine is an important hormone.
Bhí an iomarca tíorocsaín ina fuil.
There was too much thyroxine in her blood.
Rialaíonn an tíorocsaín an meitibileacht.
Thyroxine regulates the metabolism.
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Thyroxine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thyroxine?
The Irish for thyroxine is tíorocsaín (pronounced “TEER-uk-seen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tíorocsaín in Irish?
Tíorocsaín is said like “TEER-uk-seen” (IPA /ˈtʲiːɾˠɔksˠiːnʲ/).
Does tíorocsaín have a plural?
No plural form is given for tíorocsaín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tíorocsaín change to thíorocsaín or dtíorocsaín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tíorocsaín becomes mo thíorocsaín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtíorocsaín (eclipsis).
How is 'tíorocsaín' related to the thyroid in Irish?
The thyroid gland is 'an fhaireog thíoróideach', and 'tíorocsaín' is the main hormone it produces.
