acral

English

Etymology

From acr- +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

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).

Derived terms

Translations

pertaining to peripheral body parts

Anagrams

Portuguese

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈkɾaw/ [aˈkɾaʊ̯]
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐˈkɾal/ [ɐˈkɾaɫ]
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐˈkɾa.li/

Adjective

acral m or f (plural acrais)

  1. acral (pertaining to peripheral body parts)
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