Somatisolu

Somatisolu is a Finnish term that translates to "somatic cell" in English. Somatic cells are any biological cells forming all the body of a multicellular organism other than gametes, germ cells, gametocytes or undifferentiated stem cells. In contrast, germ cells are cells that give rise to sperm and egg cells. Somatic cells are diploid, meaning they contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent. These cells make up all of the tissues and organs in the body, such as skin, muscle, bone, and nerve cells.

The division of somatic cells occurs through a process called mitosis. Mitosis ensures that each new daughter cell receives an identical copy of the parent cell's genetic material. This process is crucial for growth, repair, and reproduction of somatic tissues. Mutations or abnormalities in somatic cells can lead to various conditions, including cancer, where cells divide uncontrollably. The study of somatic cells is fundamental to understanding organismal development, physiology, and disease.