Supraclavicular
Adjective
Relating to the area above the clavicle.
The surgeon examined the supraclavicular lymph nodes for swelling.
Usage tips
Formal
supraclavicular lymph nodes, supraclavicular region, supraclavicular fossa
Adjective
Relating to the area above the clavicle.
The surgeon examined the supraclavicular lymph nodes for swelling.
Usage tips
Formal
supraclavicular lymph nodes, supraclavicular region, supraclavicular fossa
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Knowing where the supraclavicular region is can help in identifying lymph node issues.
Many examinations for diseases include checking this area.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Precision
The term is specifically used to describe anatomical locations in medicine.
Do not confuse it with other anatomical regions such as suprasternal.
Pro Tip 3/3Usage in Oncology
It's relevant in oncology for discussing cancers that may spread to these lymph nodes.
Use this term when discussing metastatic diseases.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Knowing where the supraclavicular region is can help in identifying lymph node issues.
Many examinations for diseases include checking this area.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Precision
The term is specifically used to describe anatomical locations in medicine.
Do not confuse it with other anatomical regions such as suprasternal.
Pro Tip 3/3Usage in Oncology
It's relevant in oncology for discussing cancers that may spread to these lymph nodes.
Use this term when discussing metastatic diseases.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Knowing where the supraclavicular region is can help in identifying lymph node issues.
Many examinations for diseases include checking this area.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Precision
The term is specifically used to describe anatomical locations in medicine.
Do not confuse it with other anatomical regions such as suprasternal.
Pro Tip 3/3Usage in Oncology
It's relevant in oncology for discussing cancers that may spread to these lymph nodes.
Use this term when discussing metastatic diseases.
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