subclavian steal

n.

Obstruction of the subclavian artery proximal to the origin of the vertebral artery. Blood flow through the vertebral artery is reversed, causing symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency.

Words nearby subclavian steal

subclavian, subclavian ansa, subclavian artery, subclavian muscle, subclavian nerve, subclavian steal, subclavian steal syndrome, subclavian triangle, subclavian vein, subclavius, subclimax