noun

Carney

Carney (noun) means a rare disorder marked by unusual skin pigmentation, an increased risk of tumors, and hormone-gland overactivity. Example: “Doctors diagnosed the patient with Carney complex after finding the telltale skin spots.”

noun

A rare disorder marked by unusual skin pigmentation, an increased risk of tumors, and hormone-gland overactivity.

"Doctors diagnosed the patient with Carney complex after finding the telltale skin spots."

How to use Carney

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rare genetic disorder affecting the skin and hormone glands.

Easily confused with

carny →

Word forms

Carneys plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “Carney” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

Doctors diagnosed the patient with _____ complex after finding the telltale skin spots.

Etymology

Named after American pathologist John Aidan Carney, who first described the condition.

Rhymes for Carney

key hey bey dey ley grey they joey whey obey prey abbey

See all rhymes for Carney →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Carney” mean?

The word “Carney” means a rare disorder marked by unusual skin pigmentation, an increased risk of tumors, and hormone-gland overactivity. In plain terms, a rare genetic disorder affecting the skin and hormone glands.

How do you use “Carney” in a sentence?

Here is “Carney” used in a sentence: “Doctors diagnosed the patient with Carney complex after finding the telltale skin spots.”

What part of speech is “Carney”?

“Carney” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Carney?

"Carney" (noun) means a rare disorder marked by unusual skin pigmentation, an increased risk of tumors, and hormone-gland overactivity.