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axil: (English) The acute angular region between a fin and the body; usually used in reference to the underside of the pectoral fin toward the base; equivalent to the armpit in humans. The angle formed by the inner edge of a fin and the body at the point of attachment. (See also: pectoral fins, acute)
axile: (French) La région angulaire aiguë entre une nageoire et le corps; habituellement utilisé pour dénomé le dessous de la nageoire pectorale vers la base; équivalent à l'aisselle chez les êtres humains. L'angle formé par le bord intérieur d'une nageoire et le corps au point d'attachement. (See also: pectoral fins, acute)
axila: (Portuguese) Região angular entre uma barbatana e o corpo. (See also: pectoral fins, acute)

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