somático
somatic
adjective soh-MAH-tee-koh Rare
Origin: From Greek somatikos, from soma (body).
Usage Note
Somático refers to the physical body as opposed to the mind or germ cells. In biology, célula somática contrasts with célula germinal (germ cell); in medicine, trastorno somático describes a condition with physical symptoms linked to psychological causes. It is a technical register word rarely used outside medical or academic contexts.
Examples
"Las células somáticas forman el cuerpo."
Natural Translation
Somatic cells make up the body.
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