“thoracic outlet”

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thoracic outlet syndrome

noun

: any of a group of disorders that are marked by the compression of nerves (such as the brachial plexus) or blood vessels (such as the subclavian artery or vein) as they pass from the neck toward the armpit or proximal arm through a space in the upper thorax between the clavicle and the first rib and that typically result in pain, numbness, weakness, or cold sensitivity in the affected area abbreviation TOS


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