axilla
Medical term: armpit
The axilla is the armpit—the hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
The term appears almost exclusively in medical and anatomical contexts: The lymph nodes in the axilla were swollen.
In everyday speech, armpit is standard.
Hollow under shoulder
- underarmHollow beneath shoulder
- humeralOf the arm bone
- subclavianBeneath the collarbone
- pectoralisAnterior thoracic muscle
thoracic · fascia · intercostal · nerves · musculature · deltoid · subscapular · clavicle
Moisture from skin pores
- perspirationFluid from exertion
- glandsSecreting organs
- hyperhidrosisAbnormal overproduction of perspiration
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
wetness · moisture · odor · bacteria · stain · Botox · cooling · salt
Odor-masking body product
- antiperspirantBlocks underarm moisture
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- roll-onBall-tipped applicator
spray · stick · scent · fragrance · hygiene · bacteria · aluminum · unscented
Skin cavity growing strands
- growthIncrease in size
- hirsuteHaving much body covering
- shavingRemoving hair with blade
- waxingCoating for shine
stubble · regrowth · trimming · coarse · bristly · tufted · unshaven · depilatory
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- cystFluid-filled tissue sac
- lumpShapeless solid mass
tenderness · rash · infection · examination · palpation · staging · mastectomy
armpit
Hollow under shoulder
- underarmHollow beneath shoulder
- humeralOf the arm bone
- subclavianBeneath the collarbone
pectoralis · thoracic · fascia · intercostal · nerves · musculature · deltoid · subscapular · clavicle · scapula
sweat
Moisture from skin pores
- perspirationFluid from exertion
- glandsSecreting organs
- hyperhidrosisAbnormal overproduction of perspiration
thermoregulation · wetness · moisture · odor · bacteria · stain · Botox · cooling · salt · humidity
deodorant
Odor-masking body product
- antiperspirantBlocks underarm moisture
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
roll-on · spray · stick · scent · fragrance · hygiene · bacteria · aluminum · unscented · shaving
follicle
Skin cavity growing strands
waxing · stubble · regrowth · trimming · coarse · bristly · tufted · unshaven · depilatory · epilator
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- cystFluid-filled tissue sac
lump · tenderness · rash · infection · examination · palpation · staging · mastectomy