"acral" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈæ.krəl/ [General-American, UK]
Etymology: acr- + -al Etymology templates: {{confix|en|acr|al}} acr- + -al Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} acral (not comparable)
  1. Of or pertaining to peripheral body parts, such as toes and fingers. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: acrally, mandibuloacral, nonacral Translations (pertaining to peripheral body parts): acral (Portuguese)

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          "text": "Acral melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs on fingers, palms, soles, and nail beds."
        },
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          "text": "Acral distribution of a dermatosis means it affects distal portions of limbs (hand, foot) and head (ears, nose)."
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