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 Definitions of ectoplasm  [ˈɛk təˌplæz əm]  

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Definition of 'ectoplasm' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) ectoplasm
the outer portion of the cytoplasm of a cell.

2.  ectoplasm
a viscous substance claimed by spiritualists to emanate from the body of a medium and then produce living forms.

Etymology:  (1880–85)

Definition of 'ectoplasm' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) ectoplasm
(spiritualism) a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance

2. (noun) ectoplasm
the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm


Definition of 'ectoplasm' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) ectoplasm
the outer transparent layer of protoplasm in a developing ovum

2. (noun) ectoplasm
the outer hyaline layer of protoplasm in a vegetable cell

3. (noun) ectoplasm
the ectosarc of protozoan



'ectoplasm' - Nearby Entries  

ectopic pregnancy  ectopistes  ectopistes migratorius  ectoplasm  ectoproct  ectoprocta  ectotherm  



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