as in physical
of or relating to the human body
a somatic disorder that was once thought to be "all in the patient's head"
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Recent Examples of somatic
Participants in the placebo plus explanation group also had the greatest mean decrease in specific somatic symptom intensity (82.5%), followed by placebo without explanation (50.3%) and treatment as usual (45.7%).
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New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
In fact, research shows that women are more likely to report somatic mental health symptoms, such as stress, than their male counterparts, Mijalski said.
—Julia Ries, Health, 8 Mar. 2025
Engaging in somatic yoga may help treat and potentially reverse these issues.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Camille is a Social Imagineer, artist, and somatic facilitator who is the author of Tending Grief, a book that shares embodied rituals for holding our sorrow and growing cultures of care in community.
—Evie Muir, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
In fact, research shows that women are more likely to report somatic mental health symptoms, such as stress, than their male counterparts, Mijalski said.
—Julia Ries, Health, 8 Mar. 2025
Engaging in somatic yoga may help treat and potentially reverse these issues.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Camille is a Social Imagineer, artist, and somatic facilitator who is the author of Tending Grief, a book that shares embodied rituals for holding our sorrow and growing cultures of care in community.
—Evie Muir, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somatic
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In this new role, Lindsey will lead the strategic design and development of exhibits and physical experiences at the Amazeum and with partner institutions across the region.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Two runs in the sixth came courtesy of a mental error and a physical error by the Rockies.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Bananas provide health benefits that affect many of your bodily systems, and your heart is no exception.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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Medical queasiness and gory bodily intrusions have been a specialty of Ducournau (both of whose parents are doctors) since Raw, which turned a veterinary school into a feeding ground for two cannibal sisters.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somatic. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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