noun
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the technical name for the armpit
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the area on the undersurface of a bird's wing corresponding to the armpit
Etymology
Origin of axilla
Borrowed into English from Latin around 1610–20
Example Sentences
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Ventrolateral glands weakly developed, not reaching axilla or groin and broadly separated midventrally.
From A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus Ptychohyla by Duellman, William E.
In most cases the heat in the axilla exceeds 103°, and may even mount up to 105°.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
In this species the lateral yellow stripe is indistinct and is persistent only in the axilla; the dorsolateral stripes terminate anterior to the hind limbs and are not separated from the tan dorsum.
From The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México by Duellman, William E.
Intense brown and black pigment forms fine reticulations delimiting bold blue spots on the flanks; this coloration extends to the axilla in many specimens.
From Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca by Duellman, William E.
Ventrolateral glands well developed, reaching axilla and groin and narrowly separated on chest.
From A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus Ptychohyla by Duellman, William E.
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