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Noun: subclavian vein
  1. A continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein
    - vena subclavia

Derived forms: subclavian veins

Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Encyclopedia: Subclavian vein