Subpectoral

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beneath the pectoralis major not-comparable

    "Transvenous ICD implantation followed institutional standards with device placement either in a left-sided subpectoral or subcutaneous pocket and with the right ventricular lead positioned in the right ventricular apex."

Example

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"Transvenous ICD implantation followed institutional standards with device placement either in a left-sided subpectoral or subcutaneous pocket and with the right ventricular lead positioned in the right ventricular apex."

Etymology

From sub- + pectoral.

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