Midaxillary

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing a vertical line on the body downwards from the armpit not-comparable

    "The zero reference point for pressure recordings was set at the level of the right atrium in the midaxillary line (phlebostatic axis)."

Example

More examples

"The zero reference point for pressure recordings was set at the level of the right atrium in the midaxillary line (phlebostatic axis)."

Etymology

From mid- + axillary.

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