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somatiek

Somatiek is a term used in Dutch medical and scientific discourse to denote the body as distinct from the mind. The word derives from Latin somaticus and is used to describe bodily processes, structures, and symptoms in contrast to psychological or mental phenomena.

In clinical contexts, somatiek covers a range of topics from anatomy and physiology to the study of

In biology, somatic has a more specific meaning. Somatische cellen are all body cells excluding germ cells,

The term also appears in therapies and movement disciplines that emphasize the body. Somatic approaches focus

In academic and clinical use, somatiek provides a framework for describing bodily functions and disorders and

bodily
symptoms
and
diseases.
It
appears
in
formulations
such
as
somatische
aandoeningen
and
somatische
klachten,
and
is
used
across
disciplines
including
internal
medicine,
neurology,
and
psychiatry
to
distinguish
bodily
from
mental
aspects
of
health
and
illness.
and
somatische
mutaties
refer
to
genetic
changes
that
occur
in
these
cells.
Such
mutations
are
not
inherited
through
the
germ
line
but
can
accumulate
in
tissues
during
a
person’s
lifetime.
on
bodily
awareness,
sensation,
and
embodiment
as
part
of
treatment,
often
integrating
mind–body
experiences
to
support
well-being
and
rehabilitation.
is
commonly
contrasted
with
psychische
or
psychological
explanations.
It
is
also
encountered
in
discussions
of
the
somatic
nervous
system
and
other
body
systems
that
mediate
physical
sensation
and
movement.