腋えき窩か

noun

armpit; axilla

Anatomical term for the armpit, used in medical contexts. In everyday language, 脇 (わき) is more common.

• 腋えき窩かリンパ節せつの腫はれが認みとめられた。

  Swelling of the axillary lymph nodes was observed.

• 腋えき窩か体たい温おんは口こう腔くう体たい温おんよりやや高たかい。

  Axillary temperature is slightly higher than oral temperature.