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Axilla vs. Axillae — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Axilla and Axillae

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Axilla

The axilla (also, armpit, underarm or oxter) is the area on the human body directly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. It also contains many sweat glands.

Axillae

The armpit.

Axilla

An armpit, or the corresponding part in a bird or other animal.

Axillae

A body part analogous to the armpit, such as the hollow under a bird's wing.

Axilla

An axil.
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Axillae

Plural of axilla

Axilla

The armpit.

Axilla

A body part analogous to the armpit, such as the hollow under a bird's wing.

Axilla

The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

Axilla

Alternative form of axil
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Axilla

The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

Axilla

An axil.

Axilla

The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder;
They were up to their armpits in water

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