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Definition of Phantom

1. Noun. A ghostly appearing figure. "We were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us"

2. Adjective. Something apparently sensed but having no physical reality. "The amputee's illusion of a phantom limb"

3. Noun. Something existing in perception only. "A ghostly apparition at midnight"

Definition of Phantom

1. n. That which has only an apparent existence; an apparition; a specter; a phantasm; a sprite; an airy spirit; an ideal image.

2. a. Being, or of the nature of, a phantom.

Definition of Phantom

1. something existing in appearance only [n -S]

Medical Definition of Phantom

1. That which has only an apparent existence; an apparition; a specter; a phantasm; a sprite; an airy spirit; an ideal image. "Strange phantoms rising as the mists arise." (Pope) "She was a phantom of delight." (Wordsworth) Phantom ship. See Flying Dutchman, under Flying. Phantom tumour, a swelling, especially of the abdomen, due to muscular spasm, accumulation of flatus, etc, simulating an actual tumour in appearance, but disappearing upon the administration of an anaesthetic. Origin: OE. Fantome, fantosme, fantesme, OF. Fantome, fr. L. Phantasma, Gr, fr. To show. See Fancy, and cf. Phaeton, Phantasm, Phase. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phantom

phantasmascope phantasmata phantasmatography phantasmatomoria phantasmic phantasmology phantasmoscopia phantasms phantast phantasts

phantasy phantasying phantasy life phantasy world phantom (current term) phantom (current term) phantomatic phantomise phantomlike phantoms

phantomy phantom aneurysm phantom corpuscle phantom limb phantom limb phantom limb pain phantom limb pain phantom limb syndrome phantom orchid phantom pregnancy

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