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What does subclavian mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word subclavian? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (anatomy) Beneath the clavicle
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The most recent evidence suggests that infection rates rival those of subclavian or internal jugular catheters placed in the acute care setting.
At age 4, a left systemic-to-pulmonary fistula was performed, using a tubular prosthesis to anastomose the left subclavian artery to the left pulmonary artery.
It is rare to find a simple right lymphatic duct that enters directly into the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins.
The right recurrent laryngeal nerve usually passes around and behind the subclavian artery and then ascends to enter the larynx.
It may pass over the clavicle and open into the cephalic, subclavian, or internal jugular.
Unfortunately the tumor was quite adherent to the left subclavian artery and chest wall and could not be completely removed.

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