somatic
adjective/soʊˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,984 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example sentence
The therapist explained that somatic symptoms, such as headaches and fatigue, can be caused by emotional stress.
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