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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AXILLA

From Latin: armpit.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AXILLA

axilla  [ækˈsɪlə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AXILLA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Axilla is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AXILLA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

axilla

Axilla

The axilla is the area on the human body directly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. It also provides the under-arm sweat gland.

Definition of axilla in the English dictionary

The definition of axilla in the dictionary is the area on the undersurface of a bird's wing corresponding to the armpit.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AXILLA


ancilla
ænˈsɪlə
axillar
ækˈsɪlə
bacillar
bəˈsɪlə
basilar
ˈbæsɪlə
canceller
ˈkænsɪlə
cypsela
ˈsɪpsɪlə
intermaxilla
ˌɪntəmækˈsɪlə
maxilla
mækˈsɪlə
maxillar
mækˈsɪlə
premaxilla
ˌpriːmækˈsɪlə
psylla
ˈsɪlə
salsilla
sælˈsɪlə
scilla
ˈsɪlə
Scylla
ˈsɪlə
sensilla
sɛnˈsɪlə
tonsilar
ˈtɒnsɪlə
tonsillar
ˈtɒnsɪlə
vexilla
vekˈsɪlə
vexillar
ˈvɛksɪlə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AXILLA

axial
axial skeleton
axial vector
axial-flow compressor
axiality
axially
axil
axile
axilemma
axillae
axillar
axillaries
axillary
axinite
axinomancy
axiological
axiologically
axiologist
axiology
axiom

WORDS THAT END LIKE AXILLA

Anguilla
barilla
Barranquilla
Castilla
chinchilla
flotilla
gorilla
guerilla
guerrilla
manilla
mantilla
manzanilla
Melilla
quesadilla
seguidilla
Sevilla
tortilla
vanilla
villa
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Synonyms and antonyms of axilla in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «axilla» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AXILLA

Find out the translation of axilla to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of axilla from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «axilla» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

axila
570 millions of speakers

English

axilla
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बग़ल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الإبطين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подмышки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

axila
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বগল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

aisselle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Axilla
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Achselhöhle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

腋窩
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

겨드랑이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Axilla
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chân lá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

axilla
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अॅक्सिलो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

koltuk altı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ascella
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pacha
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пахви
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

axila
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μασχάλης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oksel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

armhålan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

axilla
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of axilla

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AXILLA»

The term «axilla» is regularly used and occupies the 101.945 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AXILLA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about axilla

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AXILLA»

Discover the use of axilla in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to axilla and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Grant's Dissector
The axilla is the region between the pectoral muscles, the scapula, the arm, and the thoracic wall (FIG. 2.10). It is a region of passage for vessels and nerves that course from the root of the neck into the upper limb. The contents of the axilla are  ...
Patrick W. Tank, John Charles Boileau Grant, 2012
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Grabb's Encyclopedia of Flaps
Local axillary flap using skin from the axilla to relieve moderate contractures anteriorly or posteriorly. A: Design of flaps for elevation. Triangles are areas of scar to be excised. B: After excision of scar and mobilization of flaps. (From Converse ...
Berish Strauch, Luis O. Vasconez, M.d., Elizabeth J. Hall-Findlay, 2009
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Fundamentals of Surgical Practice
Anatomy of the axilla Structure The axilla is a pyramidal space with an apex, base (or floor) and four walls – anterior, posterior, medial and lateral. The apex is bordered by the outer border of the first rib, the posterior surface of the middle third ...
Andrew N. Kingsnorth, Aljafri A. Majid, 2006
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Clinical Anatomy for Students: Problem Solving Approach
The axilla is a roughly pyramidal space situated between the lateral surface of chest wall and the medial aspect of the upper part of the arm. The anatomy of axilla is important not only because it gives passage to the neurovascular structures of ...
Neeta V. Kulkarni, 2007
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Mastery of Surgery
A: The anterior wall of the axilla. The clavicle and three muscles inferior to it are shown. B: Section through the chest wall illustrating the relationship of the axillary artery and medial and lateral pectoral nerves to the clavipectoral fascia.
Josef E. Fischer, Kirby I. Bland, Mark P. Callery, 2006
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Clinical Electromyography: Nerve Conduction Studies
This technique has been used in four situations: 1. To record the F-wave with stimulation at the proximal site of nerves (Fig. 18.23) 2. To isolate the CMAP response of either the ulnar or median nerve from the other at the axilla in severe CTS or ...
Shin J. Oh, 2003
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Unabridged Dictionary of Sensations as If
Lycopodium (A) Axilla Blow. — Pain in a small spot beneath and almost in the right axilla, as if after a blow. Colchicum (A) Axilla Bruise. — Feeling of soreness, as if after a bruise, in a small spot in the axilla. /.in cum (A) Axilla Bruised. — Pain  ...
J. W. Ward, 2003
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Breast Cancer
AXILLA Boundaries of the Axilla The axilla is a pyramidal compartment between the upper extremity and the thoracic walls (Figure 2-8). It is described as having four walls, an apex, and a base. The curved base is made of axillary fascia and ...
David J. Winchester, David P. Winchester, 2006
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Engravings Illustrating the Surgical Anatomy of the Head and ...
With Descriptions Thomas Morton. a I I Q I '—'b-L_ s, THE SURGICAL ANATOMY OF THE AXILLA. d. d. d..
Thomas Morton, 1845
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The Chicago Medical Journal
ii A. m., axilla 10i0, pulse 120; evening, axilla 1000, pulse 102; natural stool. October 8. Rested well during the night; noon, axilla 10o0, pulse 102; evening, axilla 10o0, pulse 120. The patient had a copious, dark, greenish and offensive ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AXILLA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term axilla is used in the context of the following news items.
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Heat Stroke: More Serious Than You Think
... transported to an emergency facility in open or air-conditioned vehicles,” says Steimle. “Ice packs may be placed in the neck, groin, or axilla. «UUHC Health Feed, Jul 15»
2
How a UA doctor allowed a black widow spider to bite his finger for …
Dull, aching pain was present in the left axilla; the whole arm had a dull, aching, slightly numb feeling. "I do not recall having seen more abject ... «AL.com, Jun 15»
3
Cosmetic Surgery: The New Kid On The Block Is FAT!
The abdomen, thighs, hips, flanks, calves, buttocks, back, axilla, arms, the face and neck, it is also used to treat male breasts (Gynaecomastia). «Focus News, Jun 15»
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan distributes assistive aids to …
... Digital Hearing Aids, Daisy Players, Wheel Chair, Crutch, Crutch Axilla Adjustable, Walking Stick etc were distributed to suitably assessed ... «Orissadiary.com, Jun 15»
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Government committed for empowerment of Disabled: Shri Thaawar …
... 268-Crutches Axilla, 17-Walking Stick for Orthopedically Impaired persons 34-Behind The Ear - Hearing Aid machines for Hearing Impaired ... «India Education Diary, Jun 15»
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1191 persons with disabilities provided aids under ADIP scheme
808- Tricycles, 108-Wheelchairs, 662- Crutches Axilla, 248- Walking Sticks 01- Rolators for Orthopedically Impaired persons, 02-MSID Kits for ... «Niticentral, Jun 15»
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Indian rights commission recommends compensation
Apart from it, there were firearm injuries on the right forearm and axilla. The injuries sustained by the deceased were not only fatal but also large in number ... «www.reviewnepal.com, Jun 15»
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NHRC recommends Rs 5 lakh in an encounter case in Manipur
"Apart from it, there were firearm injuries on the right forearm and axilla. The injuries sustained by the deceased were not only fatal but also ... «Business Standard, Jun 15»
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MENTOR® ARTOURA™ Breast Tissue Expander Launches
The technology features an integrated lateral anchor to limit device distortion medially and into the axilla, as well as a rein in the superior ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
10
Tulsa ME: Eric Harris Had Meth In Blood When Shot By Deputy
The report states Harris was shot in the right axilla or armpit. The bullet passed through his right rib cage to his left, fracturing ribs on both sides. «News On 6, May 15»

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