vena subclavia

Definitions of vena subclavia
  1. noun
    a continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein
    synonyms: subclavian vein
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    type of:
    vein, vena, venous blood vessel
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
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