axillary
IPA: ˈæksʌɫɛri
noun
- Alternative form of axillar [Any of the feathers connecting the undersurface of the wing and the body, and concealed by the closed wing.]
adjective
- Of or pertaining to the axilla or armpit.
- (botany) Situated in, or rising from, an axil; relating to an axil.
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Examples of "axillary" in Sentences
- The axillary artery supplies blood to the armpit area
- The axillary lymph nodes can become swollen during infection
- The axillary nerves control movement and sensation in the arm
- In the human body, the axillary region is located beneath the shoulder
- The axillary hair can trap sweat and bacteria, leading to body odor
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