Pertaining to the peripheral or highest aspect of body parts, such as toes and fingers. 

1) e.g. Acral melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs on fingers, palms, soles, and nail beds. 

2) e.g. Acral distribution of a dermatosis means it affects distal portions of limbs (hand, foot) and head (ears, nose).

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