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armpit; axilla; axillary part
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
armpit; axilla
neutralRefers specifically to the human armpit, often used in anatomical or daily contexts.
He has a book tucked under his armpit.
It's easy to sweat in summer, so pay attention to cleaning your armpits.
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The doctor examined her axillary lymph nodes.
He accidentally got bitten by a mosquito on his armpit.
There will be sweat odor under the armpit after exercise.
noun
axillary part; axillary bud
technicalUsed in botany or zoology to describe parts analogous to the human armpit, such as axillary buds in plants.
The axillary buds of this tree have started to germinate.
The axillary buds of plants are usually located at the junction of leaves and stems.
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Gardeners need to prune excess axillary buds to promote plant growth.
The axillary buds of this flower will develop into new branches.
The biology textbook introduces the structure of axillary buds in detail.