soma

1. The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
2. The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.
3. The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
4. The corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsoʊmə/

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek σῶμα (sôma, “body”).

Synonyms

body

anatomy

human body

chassis

physical body

figure

Sarcostemma acidum

haoma

material body

flesh

🥩

form

frame

build

physique

shape

bod

somatic substances

cadaver

constitution

corpse

cute

dead body

dinky

pretty

status

torso

tree trunk

perikaryon

cell body

Soma