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ectoplasm

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Noun — In spiritualism, a mysterious substance said to be given off by a medium's body during a séance.

Etymology

From "ecto-" ("outside") plus "-plasm" ("formed substance") — the spiritualist sense reflects the belief that this substance emerges from, and appears outside of, the medium's body.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ectoplasm” mean?

The word “ectoplasm” means in spiritualism, a mysterious substance said to be given off by a medium's body during a séance. In plain terms, a ghostly, unexplained substance from séances — or, in biology, the outer layer of a cell's cytoplasm.

How do you pronounce “ectoplasm”?

“Ectoplasm” is pronounced EHK-tuh-pla-zuhm (/ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “ectoplasm” in a sentence?

Here is “ectoplasm” used in a sentence: “The photograph supposedly showed ectoplasm streaming from the medium's mouth.”

What is another word for “ectoplasm”?

Words with a similar meaning to “ectoplasm” include teleplasm.

What part of speech is “ectoplasm”?

“Ectoplasm” is a noun.

How many meanings does “ectoplasm” have?

“Ectoplasm” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in spiritualism, a mysterious substance said to be given off by a medium's body during a séance.

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