acral

English

Etymology

acr- +‎ -al

Pronunciation

(General American, UK) IPA^(key): /ˈæ.krəl/

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).

Derived terms

Translations

pertaining to peripheral body parts

Portuguese: acral

Anagrams

Carla, Claar, Clara, craal

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)

acral (pertaining to peripheral body parts)

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