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subclavian

subclavian

1 9.5
Under the collarbone, often referring to a blood vessel
  • adjective
  • /sʌbˈkleɪviən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subclavio
  • During the examination, the physician noted swelling near the subclavian region of the chest.

Examples

  • PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): Figure 2: Sagittal section of CT scan demonstrating close proximity of mass to subclavian vessels.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The brachial and subclavian vessels may be invaded, causing distressing symptoms; axillary recurrence can be very difficult to manage.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Pseudoaneurysms can occur in either the carotid or subclavian arteries, depending on the injection site.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The mass concentrically surrounded the subclavian and axillary arteries, and the subclavian vein was also occluded from the truncus.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The doctor performed surgery to repair a tear in the subclavian artery beneath the collarbone.

  • An injury to the subclavian area can lead to complications with blood flow in the arm.

Synonyms

infraclavicular
vssubclavian
  • Specialized
9.1

Below the collarbone at the front of the chest

has the same anatomical meaning but uses a different technical prefix

Compounds

subclavian artery
  • Specialized
3 6.5

A large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the arm, shoulder and neck

subclavian vein
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A large blood vessel under the collarbone that carries blood toward the heart

Surface Forms

subclavian positive

Morphology

subclavian = clavian (transparent) = sub + clavian

Regular prefixation: 'sub-' (beneath) attached to 'clavian' (relating to the clavicle) yields 'beneath the clavicle' and is a direct compositional meaning.

Etymology

Subclavian breaks into sub- 'under' and clavian from 'clavicle', the 'collarbone'. So, subclavian describes something that is located under the collarbone.