Medical Dictionary

anchorage

noun an·chor·age \ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij\

Medical Definition of ANCHORAGE

1
:  the act of securing or fastening firmly
2
:  something (as a tooth) that provides a secure hold <anchorage for a dental plate>
3
:  a point or frame of psychological reference

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