Acral

Quick meaning: Acral is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to peripheral body parts, such as toes and fingers.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to peripheral body parts, such as toes and fingers.

Example Sentences

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).

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include epiperipheral, acroteric, acromelic, acrofacial, regional, carpopedal.

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