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axilla

/ækˈsɪlə/

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noun

Подмышечная впадина

The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs.

Examples :

"The ant built its nest in the axilla of the rose bush, where the leaf joined the stem. "

Муравей построил гнездо в подмышечной впадине куста розы, где лист соединялся со стеблем.

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Illustration axilla - Image 1

noun

Подмышка

The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

Examples :

"The doctor checked my temperature by placing the thermometer in my axilla. "

Врач измерил мою температуру, поместив термометр подмышку.

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