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Rectal vs Axillary - What's the difference?

rectal | axillary |

As adjectives the difference between rectal and axillary

is that rectal is of -, via - or related to the rectum while axillary is of or pertaining to the axilla or armpit; as, axillary gland, artery, nerve.

rectal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of -, via - or related to the rectum.
  • The customs inspector subjected him to a rectal exam.

    Synonyms

    * anal

    Anagrams

    * ----

    axillary

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to the axilla or armpit; as, axillary gland, artery, nerve.
  • (botany) Situated in, or rising from, an axil; of or pertaining to an axil.
  • Derived terms

    * axillary hair * axillary vein

    See also

    *auxiliary