subclavian Syllabification: (sub·cla·vi·an)Pronunciation: /səbˈklāvēən/Definition of subclavian adjective Anatomy relating to or denoting an artery or vein that serves the neck and arm on the left or right side of the body. Origin: mid 17th century: from modern Latin subclavius, from sub 'under' + clavis 'key' (see clavicle), + -iansubclavian in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of subclavian in the British & World English dictionary
