Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
soma
noun
/ˈsoʊ.mə/
Definition
a term in biology that refers to the body of an organism, excluding the reproductive cells.
Examples
- The soma of the plant is crucial for its growth and development.
- In neuroscience, the soma of a neuron contains the nucleus and other organelles.
Meaning
The term ‘soma’ comes from the Greek word for ‘body’, and in various contexts, it can refer to the physical body in contrast to the mind or spirit.
Synonyms
- body
- physical structure
- organism