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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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