Carney

name, noun, verb

name, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of carny. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A rare disorder characterized by increased risk of tumors, dark blotches on the skin, and endocrine overactivity. uncountable

    "In male patients at risk for Carney complex testicular ultrasonography for the early detection of LCCSCT and associated testicular pathology is recommended."

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of carny. alt-of, alternative
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Irish.

    "White House spokesman Jay Carney said the U.S. administration was making clear in conversations with American firms that it would be inappropriate for senior executives to make the trip to St. Petersburg."

  2. 2
    A number of places in the United States.
  3. 3
    A unisex given name.; A male given name.
  4. 4
    A number of places in Ireland.
  5. 5
    A unisex given name.; A female given name.

Synonyms

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Example

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"Deirdre Carney suspected she might have COVID-19 when her temperature began to fluctuate above the normal 37 degrees Celsius."

Etymology

* (carcinogenic disorder): Named after American pathologist John Aidan Carney

Related phrases

Carney triad

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