Phantasmoscopy

Phantasmoscopna. (fin-taz-mos' '-ko-pe). Synonym of Phantom (fan' -turn). An apparition. A model, manikin or effigy upon or by which to illustrate bandaging, surgical, obstetric, and other operations. P. Aneurysm, J/imic Aneurysm; a pulsating tumor simulating subclavian or axillary aneurysm, occasionally met with under the lateral half of the left clavicle. It is a ociated with thrill, murmur, and dilated veins above, but is apt to disappear suddenly, and return after excitement and after movement of the arms. It is thought to be due to temporary dilatation of the artery from vaso-motor paralysis. P. Brain, a cork and wire model of the brain devised by Aeby. P. Cell, a " shadow," or skeletonized blood-cell. P. Child, a doll used to illustrate the phenomena of labor. P. Face or Head, a metal effigy of a face, with eye-sockets devised to hold animal eyes, wherewith to practice operations in ophthalmic surgery. P. Stricture, erroneous subjective symptoms of the patient who believes he has rectal stricture. P. Tumor, an apparent tumor, usually of the abdomen though occurring elsewhere, which vanishes spontaneously, and which usually consists of a partially and spasmodically contracted muscle. Accumulations of gas and a thickened omentum have simulated ovarian tumor.