Foreign body

What does "Foreign body" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A foreign body in medicine refers to anything that enters the body from the outside and isn't supposed to be there. This could be something like a splinter in your finger, a piece of glass in your foot, or even a swallowed toy. It's called a "foreign" body because it's not a natural part of the body. The body often reacts to foreign bodies by causing pain or inflammation.

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