Schlüsselbeingrube

supraclavicular fossa, collarbone hollow

noun SHLUES-sel-byne-groo-be Rare

Usage Note

Schlüsselbeingrube is the small hollow just above the collarbone, a visible anatomical landmark used in fashion descriptions, lymph-node palpation, and central-line catheter placement. The term combines everyday and clinical usage.

Examples

"Geschwollene Lymphknoten in der Schlüsselbeingrube können auf Erkrankungen hinweisen."

Natural Translation

Swollen lymph nodes in the collarbone hollow can indicate disease.

Literal Translation

Swollen lymph-nodes in the collarbone-hollow can on diseases point.

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