axillas
Where arms join
Axillas is the plural of axilla, the anatomical term for the armpit—the hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
The word appears primarily in medical and scientific contexts: The patient reported tenderness in both axillas.
In botany, axilla refers to the angle between a leaf and the stem from which it grows.
Hollow beneath shoulder
- armpitHollow under shoulder
- shoulderUpper arm joint
- lymph nodesImmune system filters
- brachialOf the arm
subscapular · pectoral · humeral · clavicle · scapula · apex · fossa · cavity
Removing hair with blade
- waxingCoating for shine
- deodorantOdor-masking body product
- antiperspirantBlocks underarm moisture
- razorBlade for removing hair
trimming · depilation · epilation · laser removal · electrolysis · plucking · stubble · smoothness
Moisture from skin pores
- perspirationFluid from exertion
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- hyperhidrosisAbnormal overproduction of perspiration
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
glands · thermoregulation · wetness · stickiness · bacteria · stains · wicking · evaporation
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- sentinel nodeFirst lymph receiving drainage
lymphoma · abscess · cyst · rash · irritation · infection · inflammation · tenderness
underarm
Hollow beneath shoulder
- armpitHollow under shoulder
- shoulderUpper arm joint
- lymph nodesImmune system filters
brachial · subscapular · pectoral · humeral · clavicle · scapula · apex · fossa · cavity · hollow
shaving
Removing hair with blade
- waxingCoating for shine
- deodorantOdor-masking body product
- antiperspirantBlocks underarm moisture
razor · trimming · depilation · epilation · laser removal · electrolysis · plucking · stubble · smoothness · hygiene
sweat
Moisture from skin pores
- perspirationFluid from exertion
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- hyperhidrosisAbnormal overproduction of perspiration
moisture · glands · thermoregulation · wetness · stickiness · bacteria · stains · wicking · evaporation · humidity
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- palpationMedical examination by touch
sentinel node · lymphoma · abscess · cyst · rash · irritation · infection · inflammation · tenderness · swollen glands