ectoplasm

== English == === Etymology === From ecto- (“outside”) +‎ plasm or -plasm, referring to the fact that ectoplasm is believed to emanate from and materialize outside of the medium's body. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ === Noun === ectoplasm (countable and uncountable, plural ectoplasms) (parapsychology) A visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead. (parapsychology) An immaterial or ethereal substance, especially the transparent corporeal presence of a spirit or ghost. (cytology) The outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm. ==== Synonyms ==== (parapsychology): teleplasm ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === compleats