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axillary

Syllabification: (ax·il·lar·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈaksəˌlerē/
Definition of axillary

adjective

Anatomy
  • of or relating to the armpit:enlargement of the axillary lymph nodes
  • Botany in or growing from an axil:axillary shootsOften contrasted with terminal.

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