axilla | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder | |
Synonyms: | armpit axillary_fossa axillary_cavity | |
Examples: | "they were up to their armpits in water" |
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Related terms: | cavity shoulder axillary_artery | |
Similar spelling: |
axil axially axle axel Axley axile axial |