also: えきわ
noun
armpit; axilla
Anatomical term for the armpit, used in medical contexts. In everyday language, 脇 (わき) is more common.
腋窩リンパ節の腫れが認められた。
Swelling of the axillary lymph nodes was observed.
腋窩体温は口腔体温よりやや高い。
Axillary temperature is slightly higher than oral temperature.
Alternative kanji form, less common than 腋窩.
Common everyday word for armpit. 腋窩 is the formal anatomical term.
From Chinese medical terminology, combining 腋 (armpit) and 窩 (hollow/cavity).