subaxillary

[ suhb-ak-suh-ler-ee ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. situated or placed beneath an axil.

subaxillary

/ ˌsʌbˈæksɪlərɪ /

adjective

1. situated or growing beneath the axil of a plant

   subaxillary bracts

2. situated beneath the armpit

Word History and Origins

Origin of subaxillary¹

First recorded in 1760–70; sub- + axillary

Example Sentences

Subaxillary, sub-aks′i-lar-i, adj. below the armpit: under the axil or angle formed by a branch or leaf.

From Project Gutenberg

Sub-, as a prefix, about, nearly, somewhat; as Subcordate, slightly cordate; Subserrate, slightly serrate; Subaxillary, just beneath the axil, &c.

From Project Gutenberg

Hence it is best when it can be recently taken from a patient in the disease; or otherwise it may be diluted with part of a drop of warm water, since its fluidity is likely to occasion its immediate absorption; and the wound should be made as small and superficial as possible, as otherwise ulcers have been supposed sometimes to ensue with subaxillary abscesses.

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