axilla
axilla · axillas · axillae
The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulderThe armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
/ækˈsɪlə/
Meaning
2 sensesThe armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
The area that is located posterior to the transscutal articulation and anterior to the scutoscutellar suture.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin axilla (“side, armpit”). Doublet of axil.Borrowed from Latin axilla (“side, armpit”). Doublet of axil.
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Forms
plural: axillas / axillaeSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder:armpitaxillary cavityaxillary fossa
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedaxillary
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular