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subclavian artery

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subclavian artery
n.
A part of a major artery of the upper extremities or forelimbs that passes beneath the clavicle and is continuous with the axillary artery.
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Noun1.subclavian artery - either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and armssubclavian artery - either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms
arteria subclavia
clavicle, collarbone - bone linking the scapula and sternum
arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery - a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
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