subclavian

[suhb-kley-vee-uh n]Anatomy

adjective

situated or extending beneath the clavicle, as certain arteries or veins.
pertaining to such an artery, vein, or the like.

Origin of subclavian

1640–50; < New Latin subclāvi(us) subclavius + -an

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Historical Examples of subclavian

If you heard her going over the 'Subclavian,' you 'd swear she had the book in her hand.
Barrington
Charles James Lever
The subclavian arteries in Fishes usually spring from the trunks connecting the branchial veins with the dorsal aorta.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
The subclavian arteries spring from the common trunks which unite to form the dorsal aorta.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
The vein from the anterior pair of fins (subclavian) usually unites with the anterior jugular vein.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
It merely remains for me to say a few words about the subclavian and vertebral arteries.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour

British Dictionary definitions for subclavian

subclavian

adjective

anatomy (of an artery, vein, area, etc) situated below the clavicle

Word Origin for subclavian

C17: from New Latin subclāvius, from Latin sub- + clavis key

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