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Phantom

/ˈfæntəm/noun / adjective
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A phantom is a ghostly figure or illusion that haunts stories and imaginations, often symbolizing the unseen or unexplained. In contemporary contexts, it extends to intangible concepts like phantom pains in medicine or false readings in technology, highlighting how our perceptions can deceive us.

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Phantom limb syndrome, a condition where amputees feel sensations in a missing limb, affects approximately 80% of people who've undergone amputations and has been documented since the 16th century. This phenomenon has driven significant research in neuroscience, revealing how the brain maps the body and adapts to changes.

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