Axillae

/ækˈsɪliː/ noun

Definition

Plural form of axilla; the armpits or the spaces under the arms where they join the body.

Etymology

Latin nominative plural of 'axilla,' using the '-ae' ending characteristic of first-declension feminine nouns in Latin anatomical terminology.

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In medical examinations, checking the axillae is essential because this region's dense network of lymph nodes can reveal a lot about a person's health—it's like the body's underground information hub.

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