subclavian

1. Situated beneath the clavicle.
2. Of or relating to a subclavian part.
3. Of or relating to the subclavian artery or vein.

[From New Latin subclāvius : SUB- + Latin clāvis, key; see clavicle.]

Literally means under the clavicle.

The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: situated beneath the clavicle
  Pertains to noun: clavicle (meaning #1)

In general, Subclavian means beneath the clavicle, and it can refer to:

• Subclavian vein
• Subclavian artery
• Subclavian nerve (part of the Brachial plexus)

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