axilla

English translation: Anatomically they both define the same location

00:46 Dec 26, 2019
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
English term or phrase: axilla
[Objective]
We examined whether unilateral acupuncture stimulation on the acupoint ‘Kenkobanten’ located below the axillary region increased the range of motion of the opposite hip external rotation and raised skin temperature at the hips and thighs.

Are 'axilla' and 'axillary region' different in meaning and in this case is 'axillary region' appropriate?

Thank you.
Mitsuko Yoshida
Local time: 09:12
Selected answer:Anatomically they both define the same location
Explanation:
below the axillary region vs below axila
Anatomically they both define the same location. The later uses less words, and I think it is better.
I personally think that in scientific articles redundancy should be avoided, precise and concise wording should convey the observation(s).

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Note added at 11 hrs (2019-12-26 11:56:43 GMT)
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I am sorry. Apparently i misspelled it should be axilla . Thats what happens when i use the phone. Happy holidays. Cheers,
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AJ Ablooglu
Türkiye
Local time: 20:12
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Thank you very much!! Your answer is very helpful.
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4 +3Anatomically they both define the same location
AJ Ablooglu
5 +2armpit
Mark Robertson
5axillary region
Getahun Arega


Discussion entries: 3





  

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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Anatomically they both define the same location


Explanation:
below the axillary region vs below axila
Anatomically they both define the same location. The later uses less words, and I think it is better.
I personally think that in scientific articles redundancy should be avoided, precise and concise wording should convey the observation(s).

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Note added at 11 hrs (2019-12-26 11:56:43 GMT)
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I am sorry. Apparently i misspelled it should be axilla . Thats what happens when i use the phone. Happy holidays. Cheers,

AJ Ablooglu
Türkiye
Local time: 20:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in TurkishTurkish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you very much!! Your answer is very helpful.
Notes to answerer
Asker: axila of axilla? I can find both words.

Asker: Thank you for your answer! axila or axilla? I can find both words.

Asker: Than you for your prompt reply!

Asker: Thank you for your prompt reply!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Polangmar
9 hrs
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agree  Tina Vonhof (X): The acupuncture point is BELOW the axilla (precise), not IN the axillar region (vague).
12 hrs
  -> Thank you

agree  Daryo
4 days
  -> Thank you
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
armpit


Explanation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axilla

Mark Robertson
Local time: 01:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ashraf Aly CertTrans-CIOL
20 mins

neutral  Polangmar: The aker's question has not been answered.
5 hrs

agree  Veronica Allievi: At UK hospitals, called 'armpit'.
6 hrs

neutral  Daryo: that's not the question
4 days
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15 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
axillary region


Explanation:
The layman's term for axilla is armpit.
axillary region also armpit area


Getahun Arega
Kenya
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in OromoOromo, Native in AmharicAmharic
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