Co-option
Co-option
Co-option (pronunciation: /koʊˈɒpʃən/), also known as co-optation, originates from the Latin word 'cooptare', which means 'to choose or elect'. It is a process in which one group absorbs or assimilates characteristics from another group, often with the intention of neutralizing a potential threat or gaining advantage.
Etymology
The term 'co-option' is derived from the Latin 'cooptare', which is a combination of 'co-' (together) and 'optare' (to choose). It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe the process of adding members to a group by unanimous vote.
Related Terms
- Absorption: The process by which one entity assimilates another.
- Assimilation: The process by which a person or group acquires the characteristics of another group.
- Neutralization: The act of making something ineffective or harmless.
- Advantage: A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, co-option can refer to the process by which a tumor or cancer cell line acquires characteristics that allow it to survive and proliferate in the body. This can include the co-option of blood vessels, immune system functions, and other physiological processes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Co-option
- Wikipedia's article - Co-option
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