Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated near the subclavian artery or vein, or to the subclavian region

“The subclavian artery supplies blood to the shoulder and upper arm.”

2. noun

either of the two large veins or arteries that pass under the clavicle, or collarbone, and are located in the subclavian region

“The subclavian vein drains blood from the upper limb into the superior vena cava.”

3. noun

a nerve in the subclavian region

“The subclavian nerve can be compressed, leading to numbness in the arm.”