ectoplasm

noun

the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm

(spiritualism) a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance

Roots

ektosecto- · Greek · outside plasmaplasm- · Greek · something formed

Synonyms for ectoplasm

protoplasmn trophoplasm

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