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词汇 axilla
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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’.

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