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💪 In the armpit 🌱 At a leaf base
axillary

axillary

1 9.3
At the angle where a leaf or branch meets the stem
  • adjective
  • /ˈæksɪˌlɛri/
  • Specialized
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  • Instead of the axillary piece, there is an adjustable cuff that fits loosely around the forearm.
  • axillary crutches

Examples

  • Local reactions specifically noted included erythema, tenderness, induration, warmth, subcutaneous nodules, and axillary adenopathy.

    Academic text (2000)

  • With axillary crutches, the overall height of the crutches is also adjusted to protect important axillary structures.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Traditional crutches are known as axillary crutches (see Figure 3).

    Academic text (2007)

  • Lofstrand crutches cost more than axillary crutches but are less cumbersome and more functional.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Dissection proceeds more rapidly at this point to include ligation of major branches until one reaches the axillary artery and vein.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Hence, T2 breast cancer had a higher probability of metastasizing to axillary lymph nodes compared to T1 stage tumors.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Standard body measurements included: standard length (rostrum to fluke notch), axillary girth, fluke width, and blubber thickness.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The plant produces flowers in the axillary region, which are often overlooked due to the large leaves.

  • She examined the axillary buds of the tree to determine its health and growth potential.

  • During the surgery, the doctor carefully checked the axillary lymph nodes for any signs of infection.

Synonyms

alar
vsaxillary
  • Specialized
9.9

At the place where a leaf joins the stem

has the same meaning but is used more generally beyond botanical texts

Compounds

axillary artery
  • Specialized
6.5

A large blood vessel that passes through the armpit and carries blood to the arm

axillary cavity
  • Specialized
6.4

The hollow under the arm near the shoulder, often called the armpit

axillary fossa
  • Specialized
7.3

A hollow area under the arm near the shoulder

axillary node
  • Specialized
6.7

A small body part in the armpit that helps fight infections in the arm, chest, and neck

axillary vein
  • Specialized
5.5

A large blood vessel in the armpit that carries blood from the arm toward the heart

Surface Forms

axillary positive

Morphology

axillary = axil (opaque) = axill + ary

The base word 'axil' is a technical botanical term not known to most learners, so the derivation is opaque.

Etymology

Axillary comes from the Latin axilla, which means 'armpit', and that idea was used in plants for the word axil, the small angle where a leaf meets the stem. So axillary buds or flowers are those that grow in the plant's 'armpit' at the leaf-stem junction.