What is another word for Axillae?

Pronunciation: [ˈaksɪlˌiː] (IPA)

Axillae, also known as underarms, refers to the hollow areas beneath the shoulders where the upper arm meets the torso. Synonyms for Axillae include armpits, pit, and axilla. The word axilla is the medical term for these areas. People tend to use these terms interchangeably in everyday communication, and they all refer to the same anatomical feature. Perspiration is a common issue in the axillae, and many people use antiperspirant deodorants to manage this. Keeping the axillae clean and dry is essential to avoid unpleasant odors and skin irritation.

Synonyms for Axillae:

What are the hypernyms for Axillae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    armpits, arm pits, armpit area.

Usage examples for Axillae

The male and female Axillae contain the same number and species of organs; and the difference by which the external configuration of both are marked mainly arises from the presence of the enlarged mammary gland, which, in the female, Plate 14, masks the natural outline of the pectoral muscle, E, whose axillary border is overhung by the gland; and thus this region derives its peculiarity of form, contrasted with that of the male subject.
"Surgical Anatomy"
Joseph Maclise

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