axillae
Plural anatomical armpits
Axillae is the plural of axilla, the anatomical term for the armpit—the hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
Medical and scientific writing favors axillae over armpits: The rash spread to both axillae.
In botany, axilla refers to the angle between a leaf and the stem it grows from.
Odor-masking body product
- antiperspirantBlocks underarm moisture
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- shavingRemoving hair with blade
- waxingCoating for shine
razor · epilation · grooming · roll-on · spray · stick · scented · unscented
Moisture from skin pores
- perspirationFluid from exertion
- glandsSecreting organs
- hyperhidrosisAbnormal overproduction of perspiration
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
moisture · odor · bacteria · wetness · stains · antiperspirant · Botox · humidity
Having much body covering
- stubbleShort regrown facial hair
- shavingRemoving hair with blade
- waxingCoating for shine
- epilationRemoving hair completely
laser · razor · regrowth · ingrown · follicles · coarse · trim · plucking
Horizontal bone above ribs
Localized pus collection
- lipomaBenign adipose growth
- cystFluid-filled tissue sac
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
inflammation · tenderness · swelling · rash · irritation · dermatitis · examination · palpation
deodorant
Odor-masking body product
- antiperspirantBlocks underarm moisture
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- shavingRemoving hair with blade
waxing · razor · epilation · grooming · roll-on · spray · stick · scented · unscented · talcum
sweat
Moisture from skin pores
- perspirationFluid from exertion
- glandsSecreting organs
- hyperhidrosisAbnormal overproduction of perspiration
thermoregulation · moisture · odor · bacteria · wetness · stains · antiperspirant · Botox · humidity · exercise
hirsute
Having much body covering
epilation · laser · razor · regrowth · ingrown · follicles · coarse · trim · plucking · smooth
clavicle
Horizontal bone above ribs
abscess
Localized pus collection
infection · inflammation · tenderness · swelling · rash · irritation · dermatitis · examination · palpation · mammography