Translation guide
The act of moving an organ, tissue, or cells from one body to another, or from one part of the body to another. In Japanese, the most common term is 移植 (ishoku), but specific types use compounds like 臓器移植 (zōki ishoku) for organ transplantation.
Referring to the medical procedure of transplanting organs, tissues, or cells.
The standard term for transplantation in medical contexts. Can be used for organs, tissues, cells, etc.
I received a kidney transplant.
Bone marrow transplantation is used to treat leukemia.
Specifically refers to organ transplantation, as opposed to tissue or cell transplantation.
Tissue transplantation, used in contexts like skin grafts or corneal transplants.
We performed a skin tissue transplant.
Specifically referring to the cosmetic procedure of moving hair follicles.
The common term for hair transplantation. Literally 'hair planting'.
He was concerned about thinning hair and got a hair transplant.
A more technical term for hair transplantation, often used in medical contexts.
The cost of hair transplant surgery is high.
Moving a plant from one location to another.
移植 (ishoku) is the general term for transplantation in medical and botanical contexts. 植毛 (shokumō) is specific to hair transplantation. For plants, 植え替え (uekae) is often used for repotting.
The Organ Transplant Law was revised.
観葉植物の植え替えは春が適期です。
Spring is the best time for repotting houseplants.