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subclavian

Adjective

sub=cla=vi=an

WORDNET DICTIONARY

subclavian, a. [Pref. sub- + L. clavis a key. See Clavicle.].

Situated under the clavicle, or collar bone; as, the subclavian arteries. [1913 Webster]

subclavian, adj. & n.
--adj. (of an artery etc.) lying or extending under the collar-bone.
--n. such an artery.

Etymology

mod.L subclavius (as SUB-, clavis key): cf. CLAVICLE

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