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soma /so·ma/ (so´mah)

1. the body as distinguished from the mind.

2. the body tissue as distinguished from the germ cells.

3. the cell body.

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so·ma (sm)

n. pl. so·mas or so·ma·ta (-m-t)

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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soma (sōˑ·m),

n Greek word, meaning “body.”

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soma (sō´m),

n See somatic.

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soma

1. the body as distinguished from the mind.

2. the body tissue as distinguished from the germ cells.

3. the cell body.