soma
3
8.8
- noun
- /ˈsoʊmə/
- Specialized
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cuerpo
- See, it's a chronic interdependent kind of pain, a union of what the Greeks call the psyche (mind) and soma (body).
- disposable soma
- soma (body)
- psyche and soma
And then we have, you know, these geometric concepts like line, plain solid or or body soma.
- And then we have, you know, these geometric concepts like line, plain solid or or body soma.
Examples
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What is new is a precise description of how cognition, structure, and functional regulation are interconnected and deeply rooted in soma.
Academic text (2001) -
Down here you've got the soma, or the cell body of the neuron, and importantly you have the nucleus, just like you do in any other cell that has all the DNA in it.
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Inherent in the term is the Greek word for body, soma.
Academic text (2000) -
The disposable soma has been king of the roost, the prevailing theory among experts in the evolution of aging for almost a generation.
Academic text (2002) -
The arts are firmly rooted in these exchanges between the psyche (mind) and soma (body), and the senses and emotions are the conduits of these experiences.
Academic text (2000) -
The soma is essential for understanding the relationship between the mind and body in psychology.
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In biology class, we learned that the soma is distinct from the germ cells involved in reproduction.
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During the meditation session, participants were encouraged to focus on their soma and how it felt in the moment.
Synonyms
186
3.5
The physical part of a person in contrast to their spirit or mind
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1.0
The parts of a person, like bones, muscles and organs
24
4.8
The shape, size, and condition of a person's body
18
9.0
A person's body, especially their physical shape or appearance
14
2.8
The parts of a person you can touch, not their mind or spirit
1
5.0
The physical part of a person with skin, bones, and organs, not the mind or spirit
Surface Forms
Etymology
Soma comes from the old Greek word soma meaning 'body', so in science and in philosophy it names the physical body as different from the mind. That's why we use soma to mean the body itself.