acral

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From acr- +‎ -al.

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acral (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to peripheral body parts, such as toes and fingers.
    Acral melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs on fingers, palms, soles, and nail beds.
    Acral distribution of a dermatosis means it affects distal portions of limbs (hand, foot) and head (ears, nose).

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acral m or f (plural acrais)

  1. acral (pertaining to peripheral body parts)