Somatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈmætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Somatic is an adjective meaning Part of, or relating to the body of an organism.
Meaning
Part of, or relating to the body of an organism.
More Meanings
- Pertaining, and restricted, to an individual; not inheritable.
- Of or relating to the wall of the body; somatopleuric; parietal.
Example Sentences
a somatic epitype
the somatic stalk of the yolk sac of an embryo
The somatic and botanical metaphors in this passage were commonplace in the 1700s.
Synonyms for somatic
Depending on context, synonyms include corporeal, corporal, bodily.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bodily, corporal, corporeal, egg, tissue, body.
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