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midaxillary

midaxillary

1 9.4
The middle line of the armpit on the side of the body
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɪdˈæksɪˌlɛri/
  • Specialized
: mediaxilar
  • Electrodes are often placed along the midaxillary line during an ECG procedure.

Examples

  • The doctor measured the chest circumference at the midaxillary line for accuracy.

  • A bruise was visible on the patient's midaxillary region after the fall.

  • The midaxillary line is an important reference in anatomy.

  • During the examination, the doctor measured the midaxillary distance.

  • The doctor measured the chest circumference at the midaxillary line for accuracy.

  • Electrodes are often placed along the midaxillary line during an ECG procedure.

  • During the examination, the doctor measured the patient's height from the midaxillary point.

Synonyms

axillary
vsmidaxillary
  • Specialized
2 9.6

In or near the armpit under the arm

is narrower, naming the middle point along the armpit side line

Surface Forms

midaxillary positive

Morphology

midaxillary = axillary (semi-transparent) = mid + axilla + ary

The meaning is compositionally 'mid' + 'axillary', but 'axillary' is a technical anatomical term that may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Midaxillary breaks into mid- ('middle') and axilla ('armpit'), and axilla is the medical name for the 'armpit'. So midaxillary means at the middle of the armpit line on the side of the body.