How to Pronounce "ectoplasm"

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Ectoplasm is a term used for a mysterious substance said to come from the body of a spiritual medium during séances, often described as a ghostly or strange material. In biology, it can also refer to the outer layer of a cell's cytoplasm.

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The ghost appeared with a thick cloud of ectoplasm.

During the séance, the medium claimed ectoplasm was forming around her hands.

The sci-fi movie showed aliens made entirely of glowing ectoplasm.

Scientists looked for ectoplasm in the laboratory, but found none.