axillary cavity

/ækˌsɪləri ˌkævədi/
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Definitions of axillary cavity
  1. noun
    the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
    synonyms: armpit, axilla, axillary fossa
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    type of:
    bodily cavity, cavity, cavum
    (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
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