Where does “subclavian” come from?
Subclavian derives from Latin subclavius, formed from sub- and clavis meaning key or bar, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European (s)kel- meaning to cut or split.
subclavian (English): Relating to or denoting an artery or vein which...
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- Relating to or denoting an artery or vein which...
Ancestry of “subclavian”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | New Latin | subclavius | under the clavicle |
| 2 | Latin | clāvicula | — |
| 3 | Latin | clāvis | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | κλείς | Something used to lock/unlock: key, bolt, bar; A... |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | klāwī́ds | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | kleh₂u- | nail, pin, hook - instruments, of old use for... |