noun
- An external body part that projects from the body.
- usage: "it is important to keep the extremities warm"
- An extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease. )
- The greatest or utmost degree.
- usage: "the extremity of despair"
- The outermost or farthest region or point.
- That part of a limb that is farthest from the torso. .
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