Somatic (Adjective)
Meaning
Affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; "bodily needs"; "a corporal defect"; "corporeal suffering"; "a somatic symptom or somatic illness".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor specialized in treating somatic disorders that caused chronic pain and discomfort in her patients.
- Researchers have linked certain somatic mutations to the development of various types of cancer.
- The athlete's somatic awareness allowed her to optimize her movements and improve her overall performance.
- Somatic symptoms of the illness included numbness, dizziness, and inflammation of the affected limbs.
- The holistic therapist incorporated techniques that addressed both the somatic and emotional needs of her clients.