subclavian steal

n.

Obstruction of the subclavian artery proximal to the origin of the vertebral artery. Blood flow through the vertebral artery is reversed, causing symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency.

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Words nearby subclavian steal

subclavian, subclavian ansa, subclavian artery, subclavian muscle, subclavian nerve, subclavian steal, subclavian steal syndrome, subclavian triangle, subclavian vein, subclavius, subclimax
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