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clavicle

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/klɐˈvikulɐ/cla·ví·cu·la

Definition

A long, curved bone located at the upper part of the chest, connecting the sternum to the shoulder.

“She broke her clavicle in a skiing accident.”

“The clavicle is also known as the collarbone.”

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