axillary

• Relatif à l'aisselle ou à la région qui l'entoure.

Relating to the armpit or the area around it.

1. Relating to the axilC2formalscientific

   Pertaining to the angle between the upper side of a leaf or stem and the supporting stem or branch.

   Axillaire (botanique)

   • The axillary bud develops into a new branch.
   • Axillary shoots often appear after pruning.
   • Botanists study axillary meristems for plant growth patterns.

2. Relating to the armpitB2formalmedical

   Pertaining to the area of the body under the arm where the arm meets the shoulder.

   Relatif à l'aisselle

   • The axillary lymph nodes are examined during a breast exam.
   • Axillary hair typically appears during puberty.
   • The doctor checked for swelling in the axillary region.

   Synonymesunderarm