plural of somatism

(uncountable) Somatist beliefs generally. / (countable, linguistics) A word or phrase denoting a body part.

plural of somatic cell

(cytology) Any normal cell of an organism that is not involved in reproduction; a cell that is not on the germline.

Alternative form of extrasomatic

The part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles, and from receptors of external stimuli, thereby mediating sight, hearing and touch.

(anatomy) The region of the cerebral cortex that receives somatic signals from the thalamus.

plural of somatic sensory cortex

(pathology) Extreme anxiety concerning physical symptoms: illness anxiety disorder.