Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the body, especially the musculoskeletal system

“The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements.”

2. noun

a part of the body, especially a bone or a muscle

“The doctor examined the patient’s somatic injuries after the accident.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is directly affected by or related to something, especially a physical or mental condition

“She was a somatic manifestation of her anxiety disorder.”

4. noun

a physical or bodily experience of an emotion, especially one that is intense or overwhelming

“The audience felt a somatic response to the powerful music.”