somatous

/səˈmætəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to the body; bodily.

“The somatous aspects of the disease made it difficult to treat.”

2. noun

A somatic cell; a cell that is not part of the reproductive system.

“The researcher studied the behavior of somatic cells in the patient’s body.”

Synonyms

  • bodily
  • somatic

Antonyms

  • intangible
  • non-bodily