somatic

so·mat·ic

adj \sō-ˈmat-ik, sə-\

Definition of SOMATIC

1

a : of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germ plasm or psyche : physical b : of, relating to, supplying, or involving skeletal muscles <the somatic nervous system> <a somatic reflex>

2

: of or relating to the wall of the body as distinguished from the viscera : parietal

—so·mat·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb