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axillary

/ak-suh-ler-ee/US // ˈæk səˌlɛr i //UK // (ækˈsɪlərɪ) //

腋下,腋窝,腋生,腋下的

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : Anatomy, Ornithology. pertaining to the axilla.
    • : Botany. pertaining to or growing from the axil.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ax·il·lar·ies.

    • : Ornithology. axillar.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • The axillary glands are still enlarged, though less so than formerly.

  • Shave carefully in the axillary line and disinfect the denuded skin.

  • Examples occur in the axillary buds of Lilium bulbiferum, in some Alliums, etc.

  • The stem is erect and freely branched, bearing feathery bunches of bristled leaves and pale-yellow axillary flowers.

  • Solanace—Herbs with alternate leaves and axillary clusters of regular flowers.