Extremity

Pronunciation: /ɛkˈstrɛmətiː/

Extremity (noun)

  1. A part of the body at the far end, such as a hand, foot, or finger.
  2. The farthest or outer part of something, like the end of a road or edge of an area.
  3. A very high or very low level of something, often used to show it is beyond normal limits.

Examples

  • The doctor checked my hand for swelling at the extremity.
  • Cold weather can hurt the extremity of your fingers.