somatic

Meaning

1. Part of, or relating to the body of an organism.
2. Pertaining, and restricted, to an individual; not inheritable.
3. Of or relating to the wall of the body; somatopleuric; parietal.

Synonyms

corporal

bodily

corporeal

physical

pertaining to the body

constitutional

body-related

able-bodied

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σωματικός (sōmatikós, “bodily”), σῶμα (sôma, “body”).

Sentences

These changes are called somatic mutations and are not inherited .