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somatic cell any of an organism's cells that contribute to the formation of the body, being differentiated into the various tissues and organs, except for germ cells.
somatology the branch of anthropology dealing with humans' physical characteristics.
somatomedin any of various hormones of the liver that influence the activity of other hormones.
somatoplasm all body cells other than germ cells, or the protoplasm of such a body cell.
somatostatin a hormone produced in the pancreas and brain, or made synthetically, that inhibits the release of somatotropin and insulin, and is used to treat diabetes.
somatotropin a growth hormone in humans.
somatotype the physique or body type of a human.
somber of a dark shade or condition. [2 definitions]
sombrero a wide-brimmed straw or felt hat with a high crown, worn esp. in Mexico.
-some1 marked by (such) a condition, quality, thing, or action.
-some2 a group that has (such) a number of members.
some being an unspecified number or amount. [7 definitions]
somebody an unspecified person; someone. [2 definitions]
someday at some time in the future.
somehow in a way not known or obvious.
somen thin, delicate Japanese noodles, usually eaten cold. [2 definitions]
someone one who has not been identified or who is unknown; somebody.
someplace in, to, or at some unspecified location; somewhere.
somersault an acrobatic movement in which the body, in a tucked position, performs a full revolution either forward or backward. [2 definitions]
something an undetermined or unspecified thing. [3 definitions]
something the matter a problem or malfunction; something that needs to be fixed or is a cause for concern.