foreign body

noun

Meaning

An object or substance that is not naturally present in the body or a specific location, often causing irritation or obstruction.

Examples

The surgeon successfully extracted the foreign body from the patient's eye.
X-rays revealed a metallic foreign body lodged deep within the muscle tissue.

Synonyms: object, particle, debris, contaminant

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foreign body

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfɔːrən ˈbɒdi

Definition

An object or substance that is not naturally present in the body or a specific location, often causing irritation or obstruction.

Examples

The surgeon successfully extracted the foreign body from the patient's eye.
X-rays revealed a metallic foreign body lodged deep within the muscle tissue.

Synonyms of foreign body

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