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.