somatic
adjective/soʊˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,984 most common English word
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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