different between acral vs angiolipoleiomyoma

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acro- +? -al

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).

acral m or f (plural acrais, comparable)

angio- +? lipo- +? leio- +? myoma

angiolipoleiomyoma

(pathology) An acquired solitary asymptomatic acral nodule, characterized histologically by well-circumscribed subcutaneous tumours composed of smooth muscle cells, blood vessels, connective tissue, and fat.

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