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brachiocephalic artery
noun bra·chio·ce·phal·ic artery \ˌbrā-kē-(ˌ)ō-sə-ˈfa-lik-\
Definition of BRACHIOCEPHALIC ARTERY
: a short artery that arises from the arch of the aorta and divides into the carotid and subclavian arteries of the right side —called also innominate artery
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First Known Use of BRACHIOCEPHALIC ARTERY
circa 1839
Medical Dictionary
brachiocephalic artery
noun bra·chio·ce·phal·ic artery \ˌbrā-kē-(ˌ)ō-sə-ˌfal-ik-\
Medical Definition of BRACHIOCEPHALIC ARTERY
: a short artery that arises from the arch of the aorta and divides into the carotid and subclavian arteries of the right side—called also brachiocephalic trunk, innominate artery
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