HealthAugust 9, 2026

recapitulate

ree-kuh-PIT-chuh-layt

Definition

To repeat the essential features, stages, or characteristics of a biological process or structure.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'recapitulare', meaning 'to go over the main headings' or 'to restate'. It combines 're-' (again) and 'capitulum' (a head or section).

In the news

The article discusses how organoids are engineered to recapitulate the development and behavior of human tumors, allowing for more accurate drug testing. This ability to mimic original tissue is central to the effectiveness of organoid-based precision oncology.

Adrian Lee: 3 New Papers Set to Transform Organoid-Based Precision Oncology

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