soma

soma definition - medical

so·ma (sōˈmə)

noun pl. so·mas or so·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
  1. The entire body of an organism, exclusive of the germ cells.
  2. The axial part of a body, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
  3. The body of a person as contrasted with the mind or psyche.
  4. See cell body.

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