soma
noun [ C ] specialized uk/ˈsəʊ.mə/ us/ˈsoʊ.mə/ somata /ˈsəʊ.mə.tə/ /ˈsoʊ.mə.t̬ə/ somas
biology 体组织
the whole of an organism except its reproductive cells (= those connected with the process of producing new life)
A sharp distinction between soma and germ line makes it possible to prevent acquired characters from being transmitted. 体组织和生殖组织之间有清晰的界限，这样才可能防止后天获得的特性被传递给下一代。
anatomy （神经细胞的）胞体
the central part of a nerve cell that contains the nucleus (= the part of a cell that controls its growth)
These nerve cells have three main structural parts – axon, dendrites and soma. 神经细胞在结构上主要有三部分：轴突、树突和胞体。
See also: axondendrite
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- They find that PIWI genes and piRNAs are expressed in both the germline and soma.
- Researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to cross the germ line – soma barrier.
- The axon conducts these impulses away from the soma or dendrites toward other neurons.
- Organelles seen in the somata of neurons are also seen in astrocytes.