somatic
adjective
so·mat·ic
sō-ˈma-tik 
sə-
1
: of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
2
: of or relating to the wall of the body : parietal
Synonyms
Examples of somatic in a Sentence
a somatic disorder that was once thought to be “all in the patient's head”
Recent Examples on the Web
The author, whose work pulls from psychology, meditation and somatic practices, draws on her decades of client experience to uncover how to build toward rewarding relationships.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
Sadly, chronic phone scrolling can become a vicious cycle that interferes with the behaviors that could help to regulate the nervous system like restorative sleep, movement, somatic processing, meaningful social interactions, fulfilling work and hobbies.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
Targeted therapies designed specifically to correct the effects of either germline or somatic mutations have produced significant improvements in patient longevity.
—Marc B. Garnick, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Studies have shown that surviving siblings have increased rates of depression and somatic symptoms, a lower sense of meaningfulness and benevolence in the world, and lower perceived self-worth.
—Annie Sklaver Orenstein, TIME, 25 May 2024
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Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
Sadly, chronic phone scrolling can become a vicious cycle that interferes with the behaviors that could help to regulate the nervous system like restorative sleep, movement, somatic processing, meaningful social interactions, fulfilling work and hobbies.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
Targeted therapies designed specifically to correct the effects of either germline or somatic mutations have produced significant improvements in patient longevity.
—Marc B. Garnick, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Studies have shown that surviving siblings have increased rates of depression and somatic symptoms, a lower sense of meaningfulness and benevolence in the world, and lower perceived self-worth.
—Annie Sklaver Orenstein, TIME, 25 May 2024
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somatic. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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somatic
adjective
so·mat·ic
sō-ˈmat-ik
sə-
: of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as compared to the mind or the tissue producing the germ cells
Medical Definition
somatic
adjective
so·mat·ic
sō-ˈmat-ik, sə-
1
a
: of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm : physical
b
: of, relating to, supplying, or involving skeletal muscles
the somatic nervous system
a somatic reflex
2
: of or relating to the wall of the body as distinguished from the viscera : parietal
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