surrogate
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Under the accelerated approval pathway, the FDA is supposed to assess improvement based on so-called surrogate endpoints that predict real-world efficacy—for instance, reduced levels of a protein caused by a rare disease.
Wasserman found a surrogate father in his grandfather Lew, who would leave his company’s office early to make Little League games and take him to Nate ’n Al’s diner on weekends.
But the joy that little monkey feels for his orangutan, which he uses as shield, surrogate and playmate, is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
From Los Angeles Times
The cub’s selfish decisions lead to the tree laying itself across a chasm to save its surrogate child.
From Los Angeles Times
If talking animals will continue to be used as surrogates for human experiences — especially for young viewers — some nuance would be appreciated.
From Los Angeles Times
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