Definition of axilla in English:

axilla

nounPlural axillae akˈsɪləækˈsɪlə

1Anatomy
An armpit, or the corresponding part in a bird or other animal.
Example sentencesExamples
- A holosystolic murmur that may radiate to the axilla, the upper sternal borders or the subscapular region is apparent on physical examination.
- The nurse preps the patient's breast, chest, axilla, and upper arm with the surgeon's solution of choice and drapes the patient to expose these areas.
- The T2 nerve root controls the palms on either side and the T4 nerve root controls the axilla and armpit.
- Although outbreaks can occur almost anywhere, the axillae, web spaces between fingers, and flexor surfaces of the wrists are the most common areas.
- Extremities showed tenderness over the right shoulder and axilla.
2Botany
An axil.
〔植〕叶腋；枝腋
Example sentencesExamples
- In coconut palms, egg-laying occurs at the axillas of the leaves.
- Basal branches emerged from lower axillas and developed earlier.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of ala 'wing'.

Definition of axilla in US English:

axilla

nounækˈsɪləakˈsilə

Anatomy

1The space below the shoulder through which vessels and nerves enter and leave the upper arm; a person's armpit.
Example sentencesExamples
- Extremities showed tenderness over the right shoulder and axilla.
- The nurse preps the patient's breast, chest, axilla, and upper arm with the surgeon's solution of choice and drapes the patient to expose these areas.
- The T2 nerve root controls the palms on either side and the T4 nerve root controls the axilla and armpit.
- A holosystolic murmur that may radiate to the axilla, the upper sternal borders or the subscapular region is apparent on physical examination.
- Although outbreaks can occur almost anywhere, the axillae, web spaces between fingers, and flexor surfaces of the wrists are the most common areas.
1. 1.1Botany An axil.
  〔植〕叶腋；枝腋
  Example sentencesExamples
  Basal branches emerged from lower axillas and developed earlier.
  In coconut palms, egg-laying occurs at the axillas of the leaves.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of ala ‘wing’.

单词	axilla
释义	Definition of axilla in English: axilla nounPlural axillae akˈsɪləækˈsɪlə 1Anatomy An armpit, or the corresponding part in a bird or other animal. Example sentencesExamples A holosystolic murmur that may radiate to the axilla, the upper sternal borders or the subscapular region is apparent on physical examination. The nurse preps the patient's breast, chest, axilla, and upper arm with the surgeon's solution of choice and drapes the patient to expose these areas. The T2 nerve root controls the palms on either side and the T4 nerve root controls the axilla and armpit. Although outbreaks can occur almost anywhere, the axillae, web spaces between fingers, and flexor surfaces of the wrists are the most common areas. Extremities showed tenderness over the right shoulder and axilla. 2Botany An axil. 〔植〕叶腋；枝腋 Example sentencesExamples In coconut palms, egg-laying occurs at the axillas of the leaves. Basal branches emerged from lower axillas and developed earlier. Origin Early 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of ala 'wing'. Definition of axilla in US English: axilla nounækˈsɪləakˈsilə Anatomy 1The space below the shoulder through which vessels and nerves enter and leave the upper arm; a person's armpit. Example sentencesExamples Extremities showed tenderness over the right shoulder and axilla. The nurse preps the patient's breast, chest, axilla, and upper arm with the surgeon's solution of choice and drapes the patient to expose these areas. The T2 nerve root controls the palms on either side and the T4 nerve root controls the axilla and armpit. A holosystolic murmur that may radiate to the axilla, the upper sternal borders or the subscapular region is apparent on physical examination. Although outbreaks can occur almost anywhere, the axillae, web spaces between fingers, and flexor surfaces of the wrists are the most common areas. 1.1Botany An axil. 〔植〕叶腋；枝腋 Example sentencesExamples Basal branches emerged from lower axillas and developed earlier. In coconut palms, egg-laying occurs at the axillas of the leaves. Origin Early 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of ala ‘wing’.
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