extremity

noun pl. extremities

1. the outermost or utmost point or part; end
2. the greatest degree
3. a state of extreme necessity, danger, etc.
4. Archaic the end of life; dying
5. an extreme measure; severe or strong action: usually used in pl.
6. 1. a body limb
   2. the hands and feet

Origin: ME & OFr extremite < L extremitas < extremus: see extreme