subclavian steal

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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

Example sentences from the Web for subclavian steal

In “Steal This Episode,” the filmmaker denounces Homer Simpson as an “enemy of art.”
Here’s the Lost Judd Apatow ‘Simpsons’ Episode, Penned by Judd Apatow|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
About how much did the group allegedly steal from Mosul banks?
Michael Tomasky’s Year-End Quiz: Test Your 2014 News Knowledge|Michael Tomasky|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When they steal things, they want to get all the bonus points.
The Insane $11 Billion Scam at Retailers’ Return Desks|M.L. Nestel|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Watch your back Liam Neeson, here comes Kevin Costner to steal your older-leading-man thunder!
The Biggest Bombs of 2014: ‘Sex Tape,’ Mariah Carey’s Vocals, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and More|Kevin Fallon|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Murderers tweet in Mexico; a history of Kansas City and did Picasso try to steal the Mona Lisa?
7 Must-Read Stories about Mexican Cartels, Kansas City and Picasso: The Best of The Beast|William Boot|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That you did not steal from her house by a secret passage, on the night of the destruction of the opera-house?
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
"I told them there was not an Indian in this village would steal cattle," said Ramona, indignantly.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
The bank did not employ him to steal, but to perform the ordinary banking duties.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
She was thinking she could steal out to the evening service; it might not be so much noticed then, her being alone.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
Thus one cannot steal from the other; but either is criminally liable for an assault committed on the other.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles

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