Axilla: meaning, definitions and examples

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axilla

 

[ หˆรฆksษชlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The axilla, commonly known as the armpit, is the area on the human body located beneath the junction of the arm and the shoulder. It contains important structures such as lymph nodes and blood vessels, making it a significant area in both anatomy and medicine.

Synonyms

armpit, underarm

Examples of usage

  • The lymph nodes in the axilla can become swollen during infections.
  • Surgeons often access the axilla during breast surgery.
  • Excessive sweating can occur in the axilla.
  • Athletes may have specific training regimens to improve strength in the axilla area.

Translations

Translations of the word "axilla" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น axila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเฅเคซเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Achsel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketiak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฟะฐั…ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pachwina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…‹ใฎไธ‹ (ใ‚ใใฎใ—ใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aisselle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ axila

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koltuk altฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒจ๋“œ๋ž‘์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podpaลพรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podpaลพie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…‹็ช (yรจ wล)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pazduha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handakot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะปะดะตะผัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoltuq altฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ axila

Etymology

The term 'axilla' derives from the Latin word for 'armpit', which is 'axilla', a diminutive of 'axus', meaning 'axis'. Its roots can be traced back to ancient medical texts, where the anatomy of the human body was carefully studied and categorized. The use of the term can be found in the works of prominent medical scholars such as Hippocrates and Galen, who examined the significance of the area for various physiological and health-related purposes. Over time, the axilla has gained importance not only in anatomy but also in fields such as surgery and radiology, where understanding its structure is crucial for diagnoses and treatment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,223, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.