soma
noun/ˈsoʊmə/
Frequency rank: #10,539 most common English word
Meaning
the cell body of a neuron, excluding its axon and dendrites.
Example sentence
The neuron's soma contains the nucleus and controls the cell's basic functions.
Synonyms & related words
- perikaryon
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