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extremity
noun
an external body part that projects from the body
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ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti
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noun
an external body part that projects from the body
“it is important to keep the extremities warm”
noun
that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
noun
the outermost or farthest region or point
noun
the greatest or utmost degree
“the extremity of despair”
noun
an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
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it is important to keep the extremities warm
the extremity of despair
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