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supraclavicular

supraclavicular

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Located above the collarbone
  • adjective
  • /ˌsuːprəˈklævɪkjələr/
  • Specialized
: supraclavicular
  • The doctor explained that the swelling was located in the supraclavicular area, just above the collarbone.
  • supraclavicular fossa
  • supraclavicular area
  • supraclavicular lymph nodes

Examples

  • On examination, a large (8x5 cm) left supraclavicular swelling was noted.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Enlarged lymph nodes were appreciated in cervical, supraclavicular, axillary, and inguinal areas.

    Academic text (2007)
  • When this happens, the more frequently involved sites in the neck are the supraclavicular and posterior nodes.

    Academic text (2006)
  • METHODS: Ultrasound examinations of the supraclavicular region were performed in 53 healthy adult volunteers.

    Blog text (27)
  • 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.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Figure 2. Posteroanterior x-ray of the chest shows evidence of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in the supraclavicular area.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema of the supraclavicular area were evident on the chest X-ray (Figure 2).

    Academic text (2003)
  • BACKGROUND: Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block carries a risk for puncture of vascular structures.

    Blog text (27)
  • Other findings may include subcutaneous emphysema in the suprasternal and supraclavicular areas and a decrease in cardiac dullness to percussion.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Surgical exploration revealed that an encapsulated, fibrofatty nodular mass extended from the hyoid bone down to the supraclavicular fossa.

    Academic text (2005)

Surface Forms

supraclavicular positive

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.