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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)
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| Definition of 'ectoplasm' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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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
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| Definition of 'ectoplasm' |
Webster Dictionary |
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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
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