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clavicle

Syllabification: (clav·i·cle)
Pronunciation: /ˈklavikəl/
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Definition of clavicle

noun

Anatomy

Derivatives

clavicular

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin clavicula 'small key', diminutive of clavis (because of its shape)

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