cooptation [医] 接合
co-optation \co-optation\, cooptation \co`["o]p*ta"tion\, n. [L.
co["o]ptatio.]
The act of choosing; selection; choice. [Obs.]
The first election and co["o]ptation of a friend.
--Howell.
2. the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the
existing membership). See co-opt[2].
Syn: co-option.
[WordNet 1.5]
3. the act of appointing summarily (with or without the
appointee's consent).
Syn: co-option.
[WordNet 1.5]