abjection
A philosophical term referring to the state of being cast off, degraded, or the human reaction to the breakdown of meaning, often associated with Julia Kristeva's work.
from French
In Kristeva's 'Powers of Horror', the concept of abjection is discussed centrally.
現代美術には、身体のアブジェクションをテーマにした作品が多い。
In contemporary art, there are many works themed around bodily abjection.