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clavicle Definition and Meaning in English (clavicle definition)

noun
Synonyms:collarbone
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Clavicle definition: The clavicle is a long bone that serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum, forming the front part of the shoulder girdle.

Definitions of Clavicle

  1. 1noun

    The clavicle is a long bone that serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum, forming the front part of the shoulder girdle.

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“He fractured his clavicle during the football match.”

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Clavicle definition: The clavicle is a long bone that serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum, forming the front part of the shoulder girdle.
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'Clavicle' translates to 'clavicle' in English. Clavicle definition: The clavicle is a long bone that serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum, forming the front part of the shoulder girdle.
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