“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
SUBCLAVIAN
subclavian
(adjective) situated beneath the clavicle
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
subclavian (not comparable)
(anatomy) Relating to or denoting an artery or vein which serves the neck and arm on the left or right side of the body.
Noun
subclavian (plural subclavians)
(anatomy) A subclavian part (such as an artery, vein, or nerve).
Source: Wiktionary
Sub*cla"vi*an, a. Etym: [Pref. sub- + L. clavis a key. See Clavicle.] (Anat.)
Definition: Situated under the clavicle, or collar bone; as, the subclavian arteries.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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