axillary
/ˈæksəˌlɛri/
adjective
- Relating to the armpit or axilla.
- She felt a small lump in her axillary area and scheduled a doctor's appointment.
- Axillary hair usually begins to grow during puberty.
- The axillary lymph nodes help fight infections in the arm and chest.
Synonyms
noun
- A feather growing from the axilla (armpit area) of a bird.
- The bird's axillaries were a striking shade of blue.
- Ornithologists often examine the color of the axillaries to identify species.
- The axillary feathers help streamline the bird's body during flight.