Definition of Axillary fossa

1. Noun. The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder. "They were up to their armpits in water"

Exact synonyms: Armpit, Axilla, Axillary Cavity
Generic synonyms: Bodily Cavity, Cavity, Cavum
Terms within: Arteria Axillaris, Axillary Artery
Group relationships: Shoulder
Derivative terms: Axillary

Medical Definition of Axillary fossa

1. The underarm area. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Axillary Fossa

axillars
axillars
axillary
axillary
axillary anaesthesia
axillary arch
axillary arch muscle
axillary artery
axillary artery
axillary cavity
axillary cavity
axillary dissection
axillary fascia
axillary fold
axillary fossa (current term)
axillary fossa (current term)
axillary glands
axillary hair
axillary line
axillary lymph nodes
axillary nerve
axillary nerve injury
axillary neuropathy
axillary node
axillary node
axillary plexus
axillary region
axillary sheath
axillary space
axillary sweat glands

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