fantomkropp
Fantomkropp is a concept used in neurology, psychology, and speculative fiction to describe a body representation that persists or appears independent of the physical body. It denotes experiences of a body form that may differ in size, location, or integrity from the actual body, or the presence of a digital avatar that serves as a stand-in in virtual environments. The term combines fantom, from phantom, with kropp, meaning body, and is most common in Scandinavian discussions of embodiment and virtual presence.
In science, fantomkropp relates to the study of body schema and ownership. Phantom limb phenomena show that
In culture and fiction, fantomkropp is used to explore questions of identity, embodiment, and the boundaries
See also: phantom limb, body image, embodiment, virtual reality, telepresence.