Foreign bodies

Foreign bodies

Foreign bodies (/ˈfɔːrɪn ˈbɒdiz/; from Latin corpus alienum) are objects originating outside the body. They can be inhaled, swallowed, or inserted into the body, often causing injury or discomfort.

Etymology

The term foreign body comes from the Latin corpus alienum, where corpus means body and alienum means foreign or strange.

Types of Foreign Bodies

• Ingested foreign bodies: These are objects that are swallowed and can become lodged in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
• Inhaled foreign bodies: These are objects that are inhaled into the respiratory tract, often causing choking or breathing difficulties.
• Inserted foreign bodies: These are objects that are inserted into the body, often through the skin or natural body openings.

Related Terms

• Endoscopy: A procedure used to remove foreign bodies from the body.
• Bronchoscopy: A type of endoscopy used to remove foreign bodies from the respiratory tract.
• Esophagoscopy: A type of endoscopy used to remove foreign bodies from the esophagus.
• Foreign body granuloma: A type of inflammatory reaction that can occur in response to a foreign body.

See Also

• Body modification
• Body piercing
• Swallowed foreign bodies
• Inhaled foreign bodies
• Inserted foreign bodies

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Foreign bodies
• Wikipedia's article - Foreign bodies

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