acral

English

Etymology

acro- +‎ -al

Adjective

acral (not comparable)

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

Anagrams

Carla, Claar, Clara, craal

Portuguese

Adjective

acral m, f (plural acrais, comparable)

acral (pertaining to peripheral body parts)

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