adj
subclavian
suhb-KLAY-vee-uhn
Subclavian (adj) means Located beneath the collarbone, especially describing the artery or vein supplying blood to the arm and shoulder area. Example: “The surgeon inserted the catheter into the subclavian vein.”
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Located beneath the collarbone, especially describing the artery or vein supplying blood to the arm and shoulder area.
"The surgeon inserted the catheter into the subclavian vein."
How to use subclavian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical term for structures found just under the collarbone.
Common pairings
subclavian artery
subclavian vein
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- Plural
- subclavians
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Etymology
From Latin sub- ("under") plus clavicula ("little key," the source of "clavicle" — the collarbone).
Rhymes for subclavian
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What does “subclavian” mean?
The word “subclavian” means located beneath the collarbone, especially describing the artery or vein supplying blood to the arm and shoulder area. In plain terms, a medical term for structures found just under the collarbone.
How do you pronounce “subclavian”?
“Subclavian” is pronounced suhb-KLAY-vee-uhn (/səbˈkleɪ.vi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “subclavian” in a sentence?
Here is “subclavian” used in a sentence: “The surgeon inserted the catheter into the subclavian vein.”
What part of speech is “subclavian”?
“Subclavian” is an adjective.
Where does the word “subclavian” come from?
The word “subclavian” comes from Latin. From Latin sub- ("under") plus clavicula ("little key," the source of "clavicle" — the collarbone).
