axillary hair

"Axillary hair" refers to the hair that grows in the underarm area, usually starting during puberty.

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Definition

B2Human Anatomy

(common)Hair that grows in the underarm area, typically beginning during puberty.

Example

  • During puberty, many people start to notice the growth of axillary hair.
  • Shaving axillary hair is a common grooming practice.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "axillary hair":

body hairfacial hairunder armspubic hairbeard hairterminal hairbaby hairvellus hair