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
That’s where somatic approaches to healing come in.
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Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 4 June 2025
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kroner is a clinician at The Reconnect Trauma Center, providing services in somatic acupuncture, mindfulness training, and metabolic health.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Emotional Access: Use somatic and visualization tools to access the emotional root.
—Patricia Arboleda, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
However, the line between somatic and germline interventions may blur as technology evolves, raising complex ethical considerations.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 4 June 2025
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kroner is a clinician at The Reconnect Trauma Center, providing services in somatic acupuncture, mindfulness training, and metabolic health.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Emotional Access: Use somatic and visualization tools to access the emotional root.
—Patricia Arboleda, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
However, the line between somatic and germline interventions may blur as technology evolves, raising complex ethical considerations.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somatic
Adjective
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Regular physical activity can decrease LDL cholesterol levels.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Significant resources were invested in the ball players’ physical and mental development, but credit must also be given to natural abilities and genetics.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Slaughter is facing 14 charges, including vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of a crash causing serious bodily injury and driving while licenses revoked, according to court documents.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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However, interest and punitive damages are always taxable, even in wrongful death or serious bodily injury cases.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somatic. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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