GRE Word List

SOMATIC

of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm

The meaning of the word somatic is of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm.

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kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
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labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
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decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
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bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage