phantom

phantom (fan´tom)

1. phantasm 2. A model, especially a transparent one, of the human body or any of its parts. See also manikin. 3. In radiology, a mechanical or computer-originated model for predicting irradiation dosage deep in the body. [G. phantasma, an appearance]
Schultze's p. a model of a female pelvis used in demonstrating the mechanism of childbirth and the application of forceps.

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