axilla

noun

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ax·il·la | \ ag-ˈzi-lə

, ak-ˈsi-

plural axillae\ ag-ˈzi-(ˌ)lē

, -ˌlī \ or axillas

Definition of axilla

: the cavity beneath the junction of a forelimb and the body especially : armpit

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Recent Examples on the Web In one woman, the swelling would be seen only in the left axilla. — Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2021 After all, the vaccine is supposed to elicit an immune response and typically injected into your upper arm, which is close to your axilla. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021

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axilla

noun

ax·il·la | \ ag-ˈzil-ə

, ak-ˈsil-

plural axillae\ -(ˌ)ē, -ˌī

\ or axillas

Medical Definition of axilla

: the cavity beneath the junction of the arm or anterior appendage and shoulder or shoulder 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