Object
Object (Medicine)
Object (pronounced: /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/) in the medical context refers to any foreign body or substance that is not naturally present in the body or a particular part of the body. It can also refer to a specific part of the body when discussing medical procedures or examinations.
Etymology
The term "object" originates from the Latin word "objectum", which means "thing put before". In the medical context, it has been used since the late 14th century to refer to anything that is perceived or presented to the mind.
Related Terms
- Foreign Body: An object originating outside the body. Foreign bodies can be as simple as a splinter or as complex as a pacemaker implanted in the heart.
- Endoscope: A medical device used to examine and sometimes retrieve objects from the inside of the body.
- Ingestion: The process of taking substances, such as food and drink, into the body through the mouth. Ingestion of objects is a common way for foreign bodies to enter the body.
- Aspiration: In medicine, aspiration can refer to the process of removing something from the body, such as fluid or an object, using a needle or similar instrument. It can also refer to the accidental inhalation of an object into the respiratory tract.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Object
- Wikipedia's article - Object
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