extremity

n 1: an external body part that projects from the body; "it is

important to keep the extremities warm" [syn: {appendage},

{member}]

2: an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or

disease)

3: the greatest or utmost degree: "the extremity of despair"

4: the outermost or farthest region or point

5: that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso