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Noun: vena subclavia
  1. A continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein
    "The vena subclavia is often used for central venous catheter placement";
    - subclavian vein

Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Encyclopedia: Vena subclavia