Axilla (Noun)
Meaning
The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder; "they were up to their armpits in water".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor carefully examined the patient's axilla for any signs of infection.
- The new antiperspirant was designed to keep the axilla area dry and odor-free.
- The armpit, or axilla, is a common area for body odor to develop.
- She shaved her axilla regularly to prevent ingrown hairs and irritation.
- The medical student had to memorize the location of the lymph nodes in the axilla for her anatomy exam.