Definition of Axillary artery

1. Noun. The part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit and is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below.

Exact synonyms: Arteria Axillaris
Generic synonyms: Arteria, Arterial Blood Vessel, Artery
Group relationships: Armpit, Axilla, Axillary Cavity, Axillary Fossa

Medical Definition of Axillary artery

1. The continuation of the subclavian artery; it distributes over the upper limb, axilla, chest and shoulder. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Axillary Artery

axile
axile placentation
axilla
axilla
axillae
axillar
axillaries
axillars
axillars
axillary
axillary
axillary anaesthesia
axillary arch
axillary arch muscle
axillary artery (current term)
axillary artery (current term)
axillary cavity
axillary cavity
axillary dissection
axillary fascia
axillary fold
axillary fossa
axillary fossa
axillary glands
axillary hair
axillary line
axillary lymph nodes
axillary nerve
axillary nerve injury
axillary neuropathy

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