ECTOPLASM

     Ectoplasm from the Greek ektos, meaning "outside", and plasma, meaning "something formed or moulded" moulded                                                                                         

Ectoplasm ( from the Greek ektos, meaning "outside", and plasma, meaning "something formed or moulded") is a term coined by Charles Richet to denote a substance or spiritual energy "exteriorized" by physical mediums^. Ectoplasm is said to be associated with the formation of ghosts, and asserted to be an enabling factor in  psychokinesis

Ectoplasm is said to be produced by physical mediums when in a trance state. This material is excreted as a gauze-like substance from orifices on the medium's body and spiritual entities are said to drape this substance over their non physical body, enabling them to interact in our physical universe.

Although the term is widespread in popular culture, the physical existence of ectoplasm is not accepted by science. Some tested samples purported to be ectoplasm have been found to be various non-paranormal substances, including chiffon and flakes of human skin.^. Other researchers have duplicated, with non-supernatural materials, the photographic effects are sometimes said to prove the existence of ectoplasm.