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axillae

axillae is the plural of axilla.

Meaning of axilla

Noun

axilla (plural axillas or axillae)

  1. The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
  2. The area that is located posterior to the transscutal articulation and anterior to the scutoscutellar suture.

Questions about axillae

What is axillae the plural of?
Axillae is the plural of axilla.

Words near axillae in the dictionary

  1. axiis
  2. axil
  3. axile
  4. axilemma
  5. axilla
  6. axillae
  7. axillar
  8. axillaries
  9. axillars
  10. axillary
  11. axillary arteries

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