brachiocephalic artery

noun

bra·​chio·​ce·​phal·​ic artery ˌbrā-kē-(ˌ)ō-sə-ˈfa-lik- 

: 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

Medical Definition

brachiocephalic artery

noun

bra·​chio·​ce·​phal·​ic artery ˌbrā-kē-(ˌ)ō-sə-ˌfal-ik- 

: 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