subclavian vein

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Definition of subclavian vein in English English dictionary

A part of a major vein of the upper extremities or forelimbs that passes beneath the clavicle and is continuous with the axillary vein

a continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein

Hyphenation

sub·cla·vi·an vein