foreign object
[ˈfɒrən ˈɒbdʒɪkt]
nounpl: foreign objects
corpo estranho
1. An object that is not normally present in a particular place and may cause harm or obstruction
The doctor removed a foreign object from the patient's throat.
O médico removeu um corpo estranho da garganta do paciente.
2. In medical contexts, any material or object that enters the body unintentionally
Foreign object aspiration is a common emergency in pediatric medicine.
A aspiração de corpo estranho é uma emergência comum na medicina pediátrica.
3. Something that does not belong or is unwanted in a specific location or context
The inspection revealed foreign objects in the food production area.
A inspeção revelou corpos estranhos na área de produção de alimentos.
The term 'corpo estranho' is primarily used in medical and safety contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, it's frequently used in emergency rooms, pediatric care, and food safety inspections. In the USA, the term is particularly common in medical literature and emergency medicine, especially regarding aspiration incidents in children.
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