brachiocephalic artery

noun

bra·​chio·​ce·​phal·​ic artery ˌbrā-kē-(ˌ)ō-sə-ˈfa-lik- How to pronounce brachiocephalic artery (audio)
: 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

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brachiocephalic artery was in 1837

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“Brachiocephalic artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brachiocephalic%20artery. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

brachiocephalic artery

noun
bra·​chio·​ce·​phal·​ic artery ˌbrā-kē-(ˌ)ō-sə-ˌfal-ik- How to pronounce brachiocephalic artery (audio)
: 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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