subclavian vein

noun

, Anatomy.

1. either of a pair of veins, one on each side of the body, that return blood from the arms to the heart.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subclavian vein¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

Another smaller lymph duct enters the right subclavian vein.

From Project Gutenberg

The subclavian vein is generally quite safe, running in front of the scalenus anticus, and at a lower level.

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No case of perforation of the subclavian vein by comminuted fragments of the clavicle came under my notice.

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