axillary artery

noun

: the part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the axilla and that is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below

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“Axillary artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/axillary%20artery. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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