HealthAugust 28, 2026
axillary
AK-suh-lair-ee
Definition
Relating to or located in the armpit or the region beneath the shoulder joint.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'axilla', meaning armpit, which came into English via medical anatomical terminology to describe this specific bodily region.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a specific type of surgery where lymph nodes in the underarm area are removed, which can unfortunately lead to lymphedema.
Tampa General Hospital Secures Funding to Establish Center for Lymphatic Education and Research
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