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subclavian

 

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Adjective subclavian has 1 sense
  1. subclavian - situated beneath the clavicle

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Definition of Subclavian

The term subclavian refers to a major artery that supplies blood to the upper limbs, neck, and chest. It is located beneath the clavicle, also known as the collarbone.

Part of Speech:

Noun: The subclavian artery is a crucial blood vessel in the human body.

Adjective: The subclavian region is essential for the proper functioning of the upper body.

Senses and Usages:

1. Medical:

The subclavian artery plays a vital role in delivering oxygenated blood to the upper body.

Example sentence: The surgeon successfully performed a bypass surgery on the diseased subclavian artery.

2. Anatomy:

The subclavian vein is responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the upper limbs.

Example sentence: The subclavian vein joins with the internal jugular vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.

3. Local:

In local colloquial language, the term "subclavian" can refer to anything situated beneath the collarbone.

Example sentence: She had a small subclavian tattoo that was barely visible.

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