acr-

combining form

Definition of ACR-

: beginning : end : tip <acronym>

a : top : peak : summit <acropetal>

b : height <acrophobia>

acr- or acro-

Middle French or Greek; Middle French acro-, from Greek akr-, akro-, from akros topmost, extreme; akin to Greek akmē point — more at edge

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: top : peak : summit <acrocephaly>

: height <acrophobia>

: extremity of the body <acrocyanosis>

acr- or acro-

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