subclavian
1 of 2adjective
sub·cla·vi·an ˌsəb-ˈklā-vē-ən 
: of, relating to, being, or inserted into a part (such as an artery, vein, or nerve) located under the clavicle
subclavian catheter
subclavian
2 of 2noun
: a subclavian part (such as an artery, vein, or nerve)
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Melanie Eversley, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2017
Adjective
The motion called on the medical examiner to immediately draw blood from Williams' left and right femoral vein in the leg, left and right subclavian veins near the clavicle and left and right ventricles of the heart. Melanie Eversley, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Adjective
New Latin subclavius, from sub- + clavicula clavicle
First Known Use
Adjective
1615, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1615, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing subclavian
Medical Definition
subclavian 1 of 2
adjective
sub·cla·vi·an ˌsəb-ˈklā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, being, performed on, or inserted into a part (as an artery or vein) located under the clavicle
a subclavian catheter
subclavian
2 of 2noun
: a subclavian part (as a subclavian artery or vein)