axilla
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noun \ag-ˈzi-lə, ak-ˈsi-\ plural ax·il·lae\-(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī\ or ax·il·las
Definition of AXILLA
: the cavity beneath the junction of a forelimb and the body; especially : armpit
See Origin of AXILLA
Latin, diminutive of ala wing, upper arm, armpit, axil — more at aisle
First Known Use: 1616
ax·il·la
noun \ag-ˈzil-ə, ak-ˈsil-\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ax·il·lae \-(ˌ)ē, -ˌī\ (audio pronunciation)or ; ax·il·las
Medical Definition of AXILLA
: the cavity beneath the junction of the arm or anterior appendage and shoulder or pectoral girdle containing the axillary artery and vein, a part of the brachial plexus of nerves, many lymph nodes, and fat and areolar tissue; especially : armpit
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