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clavicle

/ˈklæv.ɪ.kəl/

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noun

/ˈklæv.ɪ.kəl/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее кость, соединяющую лопатку с грудиной, обычно известную как ключица.

A noun referring to the bone that connects the shoulder blade (scapula) to the breastbone (sternum), commonly known as the collarbone.

  1. Bone linking the scapula and sternumB2formalmedical

    A long, slender bone that connects the shoulder blade (scapula) to the breastbone (sternum), commonly known as the collarbone.

    ruКлючица

    • The athlete fractured his clavicle during the game.
    • The clavicle is one of the most commonly broken bones in the human body.
    • The doctor examined the clavicle for any signs of injury.

    Synonymscollarbone

Forms
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  • clavicles' possessive plural form
  • clavicle's possessive singular form