No foreign body

What does "No 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

"No foreign body" in a medical context means that there is no object or substance within the body that isn't supposed to be there. This could refer to anything from a splinter in the skin to a swallowed coin in the stomach. Doctors often look for foreign bodies when a patient has unexplained pain, swelling, or other symptoms. If they say "no foreign body," it means they didn't find anything unusual in the body that could be causing the problem.

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