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axilla

noun
ax·​il·​la | \ ag-ˈzi-lÉ™ How to pronounce axilla (audio) , ak-ˈsi- How to pronounce axilla (audio) \
plural axillae\ -​(ËŒ)lÄ“ How to pronounce axillae (audio) , -​ËŒlÄ« \ or axillas

Definition of axilla

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

First Known Use of axilla

1616, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for axilla

Latin, diminutive of ala wing, upper arm, armpit, axil — more at aisle

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axilla

noun
ax·​il·​la | \ ag-ˈzil-É™ How to pronounce axilla (audio) , ak-ˈsil- How to pronounce axilla (audio) \
plural axillae\ -​(ËŒ)Ä“, -​ˌī How to pronounce axillae (audio) \ 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

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