Relating to the extreme peripheral or apical parts, such as the tips of fingers and toes, the end of the nose. ... Origin: G. Akroterion, the topmost point ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′rō-ter′ik Definitions: 1. Relating to the extreme peripheral or apical parts, such as the tips of the fingers and the toes or the end of the nose.
acroteric 1. Pertaining to the tips or outermost parts. 2. The outermost points, as tips of digits, end of the nose, ears, and tail.