migratiefase

Migratiefase is a Dutch term used to describe a phase in a process during which movement or relocation takes place, moving from a previous stationary state toward a new location or condition. The concept emphasizes changes in spatial position as well as accompanying behavioral, physiological, or structural adjustments. The precise interpretation depends on the disciplinary context, but the common core is a transition involving movement.

In biology and medicine, migratiefase refers to stages in which cells or organisms migrate. In embryology, cell migration during development shapes tissues and organs, such as neural crest cells moving to form diverse structures. In wound healing, immune and other cells migrate to the site of injury as part of the repair process. In pathology, migratieve processes are central to invasion and metastasis, where cancer cells spread from a primary tumor to distant sites.

In ecology and wildlife management, migratiefase describes the phases of seasonal migration. Typical elements include departure from a breeding or feeding area, en route movement, stopover periods to rest and refuel, and arrival at a destination. These phases are influenced by environmental cues, energy budgets, and landscape features, and they have implications for conservation planning and habitat protection.

In human and social sciences, migration studies may likewise delineate phases such as pre-migration preparation, the act of moving, and post-migration adaptation, though terminology can vary by field.

See also migration, migration patterns, cellular migration, and metastasis.