axillary lymph nodes


ax·il·lar·y lymph nodes

[TA] numerous nodes around the axillary veins that receive the lymphatic drainage from the upper limb, scapular region,and pectoral region (including mammary gland); they drain into the subclavian trunk. Synonym(s): nodi lymphoidei axillares [TA], axillary glands

ax·il·lar·y lymph nodes

(ak'si-lār-rē limf nōdz) [TA] Numerous nodes around the axillary veins that receive the lymphatic drainage from the upper limb, scapular region, and pectoral region (including mammary glands); they drain into the subclavian trunk.