English / word

somatic

adjective C2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind

In context

Patients dealing with severe emotional stress often develop unexplained somatic pain.

Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.

Synonyms

physical,material,bodily

Antonyms

mental,spiritual,psychological

Collocations

somatic symptoms,somatic pain,somatic therapy