axill-

Combining Form: axill-

Short Definition

Relating to the armpit or axillary region.

Long Definition

The combining form axill- refers to the axilla (armpit), a region containing lymph nodes, vessels, and nerves. It appears frequently in oncology, vascular surgery, and breast surgery terminology.

Etymology

• latin axilla → “armpit”

Related Terms

Term	Meaning
lymph-	lymphatic system
brachi-	arm

Common Medical Terms

• Axillary lymph nodes - nodes in the armpit
• Axillofemoral bypass - vascular graft from axilla to femoral artery
• Axillary dissection - removal of lymph nodes

Documentation Clues

• “Axillary incision”
• “Node dissection”
• “Drain placed in axilla”

Coder’s Notes

Breast cancer surgeries often include axillary node procedures, which have distinct CPT codes.

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