subclavian

[ suhb-kley-vee-uhn ]

adjective

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

subclavian

/ sʌbˈkleɪvɪən /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of subclavian¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of subclavian¹

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

Example Sentences

Another smaller lymph duct enters the right subclavian vein.

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He had been shot under the arm, the ball dividing the subclavian artery, and Mr. White was of opinion that he bled to death.

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The major vessel continuing across the thoracic cavity is the subclavian artery.

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Classically the subclavian is considered as continuing into the anterior appendage as the axillary artery.

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The thoracic artery arises from the subclavian opposite the base of the coracoid artery, or from the base of the coracoid artery.

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