ax·il·lary
ˈak-sə-ˌler-ē 
-ˌle-rē
1
: of, relating to, or located near the axilla
2
: situated in or growing from an axil
axillary buds
plural axillaries
: one of the feathers arising from the axilla and closing the space between the flight feathers and body of a flying bird
Examples of axillary in a Sentence
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Maura Lynch, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
For example, Wunderlich's measurements were of axillary (armpit) temps, while most modern readings are of oral temps.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 9 Jan. 2020
Whorls observed in the majority of dogs in this cohort typically occurred on the chest, brachial axillary region, elbows, and ischiatic region.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2012
Male participants provided axillary sweat samples and dietary information.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2016
In contrast, analogous research on the effect of garlic on axillary odour is currently missing.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2015
Botox is often next in line, especially for axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis.
—Cathy Cassata, Health.com, 9 Nov. 2021
After missing all of last season with axillary nerve damage in his shoulder, Williams is ranked 16th among qualifying cornerbacks this season with a 74.1 grade according to Pro Football Focus.
—cleveland, 10 Dec. 2021
Surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis—sweating in the armpits—requires local anesthesia and can be done in an office setting rather than a hospital.
—Cathy Cassata, Health.com, 12 Nov. 2021
Adjective
The patch is a welcome departure from the currently available treatment lineup for the most prevalent type of hyperhidrosis, axillary or underarm.
—Maura Lynch, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
For example, Wunderlich's measurements were of axillary (armpit) temps, while most modern readings are of oral temps.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 9 Jan. 2020
Whorls observed in the majority of dogs in this cohort typically occurred on the chest, brachial axillary region, elbows, and ischiatic region.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2012
Male participants provided axillary sweat samples and dietary information.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2016
In contrast, analogous research on the effect of garlic on axillary odour is currently missing.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2015
Botox is often next in line, especially for axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis.
—Cathy Cassata, Health.com, 9 Nov. 2021
After missing all of last season with axillary nerve damage in his shoulder, Williams is ranked 16th among qualifying cornerbacks this season with a 74.1 grade according to Pro Football Focus.
—cleveland, 10 Dec. 2021
Surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis—sweating in the armpits—requires local anesthesia and can be done in an office setting rather than a hospital.
—Cathy Cassata, Health.com, 12 Nov. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
(sense 1) axilla + -ary entry 2; (sense 2) New Latin axilla axil + -ary entry 2
Noun
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axillary
adjective
ax·il·lary
ˈak-sə-ˌler-ē
: of, relating to, or located near the axilla
axillary lymph nodes
axillary temperature
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