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acr-

var. of acro- before a vowel: acronym.

acro-

a combining form with the meanings “height,” “tip end,” “extremities of the body,” used in the formation of compound words: acrophobia.
Also, especially before a vowel, acr-.


Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of ákros topmost, highest; akin to L ācer sharp. Cf. acme, ear 2
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acr- pref.
Variant of acro-.

acro- or acr-
pref.

  1. Top; summit; height: acrophobia.

  2. Tip; beginning: acrosome.

  3. Extremity of the body: acroparalysis.

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
ACR
  1. American College of Radiology

  2. American College of Rheumatology

  3. armored cavalry regiment

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