matter, substance - that which has mass and occupies space; "an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter"

ectoplasm - (spiritualism) a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance

egression, egress, emergence - the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent

radiation - the act of spreading outward from a central source

venting, discharge - the act of venting

theological system, theology - a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; "Jewish theology"; "Roman Catholic theology"

inception, origination, origin - an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events