supraclavicular
- adjective
- /ˌsuːprəˈklævɪkjələr/
- Specialized
- The doctor explained that the swelling was located in the supraclavicular area, just above the collarbone.
- supraclavicular fossa
- supraclavicular area
- supraclavicular lymph nodes
Examples
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On examination, a large (8x5 cm) left supraclavicular swelling was noted.
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Enlarged lymph nodes were appreciated in cervical, supraclavicular, axillary, and inguinal areas.
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When this happens, the more frequently involved sites in the neck are the supraclavicular and posterior nodes.
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METHODS: Ultrasound examinations of the supraclavicular region were performed in 53 healthy adult volunteers.
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A level IV lymph node was palpated on the lower left side of the neck, along with a palpable fold in the left supraclavicular region.
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Figure 2. Posteroanterior x-ray of the chest shows evidence of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in the supraclavicular area.
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Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema of the supraclavicular area were evident on the chest X-ray (Figure 2).
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BACKGROUND: Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block carries a risk for puncture of vascular structures.
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Other findings may include subcutaneous emphysema in the suprasternal and supraclavicular areas and a decrease in cardiac dullness to percussion.
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Surgical exploration revealed that an encapsulated, fibrofatty nodular mass extended from the hyoid bone down to the supraclavicular fossa.
Academic text (2005)
Surface Forms
Morphology
supraclavicular = clavicular (semi-transparent) = supra + clavicle + ar
The adjective 'clavicular' is directly formed from 'clavicle' + '-ar', a clear adjectival formation.
Etymology
Supraclavicular is made from supra- meaning 'above' and clavicle meaning 'collarbone'. So it literally means 'above the collarbone', which is why doctors use it for the area or things found over the collarbone.