Translation guide
The term 'invagination' refers to the process of a structure folding inward to form a pocket or sheath. In medical contexts, it often describes telescoping of the intestine (intussusception). This guide covers both general biological and medical uses.
The most common medical meaning: a condition where one part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part, causing obstruction.
Standard medical term for intussusception. Used in clinical settings.
腸重積は乳幼児に多い緊急疾患です。
Intussusception is a common emergency condition in infants.
Full medical term with 症 (disease). Slightly more formal.
腸重積症の診断には超音波検査が有効です。
Ultrasound is effective for diagnosing intussusception.
General biological process where a sheet of cells folds inward to form a pocket or tube.
General term for invagination in biology. Describes the infolding of a cell layer.
原腸形成は細胞層の陥入によって始まります。
Gastrulation begins with the invagination of the cell layer.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'folding inward'. Less technical, can be used in explanations.
この過程では、上皮が内側への折り込みを起こします。
In this process, the epithelium undergoes invagination (folding inward).
Alternate kanji form of 陥入, less common. Same meaning.
陷入は発生生物学で見られる現象です。
Invagination is a phenomenon seen in developmental biology.
Non-specialist use: something sliding into something else, or being enclosed.
Means 'to become nested' or 'telescoping'. Used for objects that slide into each other.
このアンテナは入れ子式になっています。
This antenna is telescopic (invaginated).
Literally 'fit like a sheath'. Describes one part enclosing another.
部品が鞘状に収まる設計です。
The parts are designed to invaginate (fit together like a sheath).
Direct translations like 'invagination' as a loanword (インバジネーション) are rarely used outside highly specialized academic contexts. Use the appropriate Japanese term based on context.
腸重積 (ちょうじゅうせき) specifically refers to intestinal intussusception, a medical emergency. 陥入 (かんにゅう) is the general biological term for tissue infolding. Do not confuse them.