Axilla vs. Armpit — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Axilla and Armpit
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Axilla
The axilla (also, armpit, underarm or oxter) is the area on the human body directly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. It also contains many sweat glands.
Armpit
A hollow under the arm at the shoulder.
Axilla
An armpit, or the corresponding part in a bird or other animal.
Armpit
The hollow under the upper part of the arm at the shoulder.
Axilla
An axil.
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Armpit
(Slang) The most miserable or undesirable place in a particular area.
Axilla
The armpit.
Armpit
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
Axilla
A body part analogous to the armpit, such as the hollow under a bird's wing.
Armpit
Somewhere or something considered unpleasant or undesirable.
The armpit of America
Axilla
The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
Armpit
The hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder; the axilla.
Axilla
Alternative form of axil
Armpit
The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder;
They were up to their armpits in water
Axilla
The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
Axilla
An axil.
Axilla
The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder;
They were up to their armpits in water
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