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anchor

(ang'ker),

Any device that fixes the position of an object with respect to its surroundings.

[M.E. anker, fr. O.E. ancor, fr. L. ancora, fr. G. ankyra]

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anchor

A clinical trial term of art for a planned activity, often marking the transition between epochs (stages) or elements of a clinical study plan—e.g., FP/FV (first patient/first visit).

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