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1. (n.) somatic cell
one of the cells that take part in the formation of the body, becoming differentiated into the various tissues, organs, etc.
2. somatic cell
any cell of the body that is not a sexually reproductive cell
Etymology: (1885–90)
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1. (noun) somatic cell, vegetative cell
any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells; a cell that does not participate in the production of gametes
"somatic cells are produced from preexisting cells";
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