somatic

[soh-mat-ik, suh-]

adjective

1. of the body; bodily; physical.

   Synonyms: corporal
   Antonyms: psychic

2. Anatomy, Zoology.,  pertaining to the body wall of an animal.

3. Cell Biology.,  pertaining to or affecting the somatic cells, as distinguished from the germ cells.

somatic

/ səʊˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the soma

   somatic cells

2. of or relating to an animal body or body wall as distinct from the viscera, limbs, and head

3. of or relating to the human body as distinct from the mind

   a somatic disease

somatic

1. Relating to the body.

2. ◆ The cells of the body with the exception of the reproductive cells (gametes) are known as somatic cells.

3. See Note at mitosis

Other Word Forms

• somatically adverb
• unsomatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of somatic¹

1765–75; < Greek sōmatikós of, pertaining to the body, equivalent to sōmat- somat- + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of somatic¹

C18: from Greek sōmatikos concerning the body, from sōma the body

Example Sentences

Aging, chronic inflammation, or somatic mutations can disrupt communication among these cell groups, reducing normal stem-cell renewal and allowing mutated HSCs to expand unnoticed.

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She calls it a digital toolbox filled with guided breath, meditation, somatic movement and visualization practices.

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That’s the hypothesis of the Feels, an unusual in-person singles event that weaves meditation, talking prompts for intimacy and somatic exercises to help participants connect on a deeper level — with both each other and themselves.

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It hosts readings, full moon sound baths and somatic workshops on a weekly basis.

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“The breathwork was completely somatic, like no thoughts going in,” he said.

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