Somatic
(adjective)
Of or relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or spirit.
Origin:
The word somatic comes from the greek word "sōmatikos" which means "of the body" and it is derived from "sōma" meaning "body".
Examples:
- The therapy focused on somatic sensations to help patients relax.
- Somatic symptoms such as headaches and fatigue are often related to stress.
- Somatic cells are the cells of the body that are not germ cells.
- Somatic therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the mind-body connection.
- The somatic nervous system controls the movement of muscles and the sensation of touch.