What does soma mean?
nounThe soma is the main body of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus and the majority of the cell's organelles. In philosophy, the soma is the physical body, as opposed to the mind or soul.
Example
"The neuroscientist studied the soma of the neuron under a microscope."
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