acral

English

Etymology

acro- +‎ -al

Adjective

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).

Translations

pertaining to peripheral body parts

• Portuguese: acral
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Anagrams

• Carla, Claar, Clara, craal

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Portuguese

Adjective

1. acral (pertaining to peripheral body parts)