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.
腎臓移植を受けた。
I received a kidney transplant.
骨髄移植は白血病の治療に使われる。
Bone marrow transplantation is used to treat leukemia.
Specifically refers to organ transplantation, as opposed to tissue or cell transplantation.
臓器移植法が改正された。
The Organ Transplant Law was revised.
Tissue transplantation, used in contexts like skin grafts or corneal transplants.
皮膚の組織移植を行った。
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'.
彼は薄毛を気にして植毛を受けた。
He was concerned about thinning hair and got a hair transplant.
A more technical term for hair transplantation, often used in medical contexts.
毛髪移植手術の費用は高い。
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.
Spring is the best time for repotting houseplants.