Acral

//ˈæ.krəl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to peripheral body parts, such as toes and fingers. not-comparable

    "Acral melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs on fingers, palms, soles, and nail beds."

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"Acral melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs on fingers, palms, soles, and nail beds."

Etymology

From acr- + -al.

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