SUBCLAVIAN


Meaning of SUBCLAVIAN in English

[ sʌb'kleɪvɪən ]

■ adjective Anatomy relating to or denoting an artery or vein which serves the neck and arm on the left or right side of the body.

Origin

C17: from mod. L. subclavius , from sub 'under' + clavis (see clavicle ), + -ian .

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