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extremities

2 definitions • 5 examples
1
the parts of the human body furthest from the heart, for example, the fingers, toes, and nose:

Examples:

In such a situation, your heart pumps faster to prevent your extremities from freezing.
Some people with hypertension experience symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vision changes, and cold extremities.
He suffered nerve damage to his extremities.
Prescription insoles can be used by people with circulatory problems of the lower extremities.
He specializes in musculoskeletal disorders of the back and upper extremities.
2
the hands and feet

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