AXILLARY


Meaning of AXILLARY in English

adjective

referring to the armpit

axillary artery = artery leading from the subclavian artery in the armpit

axillary nodes = part of the lymphatic system in the arm

axillary temperature = temperature in the armpit

COMMENT: the armpit contains several important blood vessels, lymph nodes and sweat glands

English dictionary of medicine.      Английский словарь медицины.