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subclavian

sub·cla·vi·an
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suhb-kley-vee-uh n]
    • /sʌbˈkleɪ vi ən/
    • /sʌbklˈaviən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhb-kley-vee-uh n]
    • /sʌbˈkleɪ vi ən/

Definitions of subclavian word

  • adjective subclavian situated or extending beneath the clavicle, as certain arteries or veins. 1
  • adjective subclavian pertaining to such an artery, vein, or the like. 1
  • adjective subclavian (of an artery, vein, area, etc) situated below the clavicle 0
  • adjective subclavian situated under the clavicle 0
  • noun subclavian a subclavian vein, artery, etc. 0
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Origin of subclavian

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < New Latin subclāvi(us) subclavius + -an

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Parts of speech for Subclavian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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subclavian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • brachiocephalic vein

    either of two major veins, formed by the merger of the subclavian and internal jugular veins, that drain blood from the head and arms.

  • subclavian artery

    either of a pair of arteries, one on each side of the body, that carry the main supply of blood to the arms.

  • subclavian vein

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

  • subclavius

    a small shoulder muscle, the action of which assists in depressing the shoulder.
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