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kerry

1 American  
[ker-ee] / ˈkɛr i /

noun

plural

kerries

  1. one of an Irish breed of small, black dairy cattle.

Kerry 2 American  
[ker-ee] / ˈkɛr i /

noun

  1. a county in W Munster province, in the SW Republic of Ireland. 1,815 sq. mi. (4,700 sq. km). Tralee.

  2. a male given name, form of Kerr.

Kerry 1 British  
/ ˈkɛrɪ /

noun

  1. a county of SW Republic of Ireland, in W Munster province: mostly mountainous (including the highest peaks in Ireland), with a deeply indented coast and many offshore islands. County town: Tralee. Pop: 132 527 (2002). Area: 4701 sq km (1815 sq miles)

  2. a small black breed of dairy cattle, originally from Kerry

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Kerry 2 British  
/ ˈkɛrɪ /

noun

  1. John Forbes . born 1943, US politician; unsuccessful Democratic Party candidate in the presidential election of 2004; secretary of state from 2013

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Etymology

Origin of kerry

1875–80; named after Kerry, home of the breed

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The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has apologised, admitting Kerry was not fully informed of the risks and side effects or of the alternatives to the mesh surgery.

From BBC

Kerry, from Kinmel Bay in Conwy county, said she woke up from the operation in pain which never went away, and got gradually worse.

From BBC

The consultant who carried out Kerry's operation is Derek Klazinga, who retired in 2016.

From BBC

Kerry is one of several women who say they were not adequately informed of the risks involved before operations took place under his care.

From BBC

BBC Wales contacted Derek Klazinga to ask about the way he obtained Kerry's consent for the operation, and whether he explained to her that other treatments were possible, but he did not respond.

From BBC

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