The word "teleplasm" refers to a psychic phenomenon in which an ectoplasmic substance manifests itself. It is spelled as /ˈtɛl.i.plæzəm/, with the stress on the second syllable. The initial "tele-" prefix comes from the Greek word "teleios," meaning "complete," while the second part, "-plasm," is derived from the Greek word "plasma," meaning "something molded or formed." The word is not commonly used in everyday language, but is frequently used in parapsychology to describe supernatural phenomena.
Teleplasm is a term derived from the Greek words "tele," meaning distance, and "plasm," meaning formed substance. It refers to a paranormal substance or energy that is alleged to be emitted from a medium during a séance or spiritualistic gathering. In the field of parapsychology and spiritualism, teleplasm is believed to serve as a channel or conduit through which spirits or entities from the spiritual realm can communicate with the physical world.
The nature and appearance of teleplasmic substance vary widely in reported accounts, with descriptions ranging from mist-like forms to tangible physical manifestations. It is commonly associated with séances conducted in dimly lit or darkened environments, often accompanied by the use of experimental photographic techniques to capture its purported manifestations.
Believers in teleplasm argue that it enables the manifestation of spirits or deceased individuals by providing them with a temporary physical presence. Skeptics, on the other hand, attribute teleplasmic phenomena to various non-paranormal factors such as elaborate hoaxes, misinterpretation of natural phenomena, or optical illusions.
The study of teleplasm and related phenomena has been the subject of much debate and experimentation within the domains of parapsychology and spiritualism. These investigations aim to understand the origin, properties, and mechanisms behind teleplasm, as well as its potential implications for the existence of an afterlife or communication with the spirit world.
The word "teleplasm" derives from two Greek roots: "tele-" meaning "far off" or "distant", and "plasma" meaning "something formed" or "something molded". "Teleplasm" was coined in the late 19th century to describe a supposed substance emitted by mediums during séances, believed to be materialized from a distant source. It was a term primarily used in spiritualism and parapsychology to explain the materialization of spirit forms or objects during psychic phenomena.