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- somatology/ˌsəʊ.məˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/The scientific study of the human body, especially its physical characteristics and development.nounRare
- somatomedin/ˌsəʊ.mə.təʊˈmiː.dɪn/A group of peptides, primarily produced in the liver, that mediate the growth-promoting effects of growth hormone (somatotropin) on tissues.nounVery Low
- somatoplasm/ˈsəʊmətəʊˌplaz(ə)m/The protoplasm of the body cells of an organism, as distinguished from the germ plasm.nounVery Low
- somatopleure/səʊˈmætəʊplʊə/The outer layer of the mesoderm in vertebrate embryos, which combines with ectoderm to form the body wall.nounVery Low
- somatostatin/ˌsəʊ.mə.təʊˈstæt.ɪn/A cyclic peptide hormone produced by various tissues, primarily the hypothalamus and pancreas, that inhibits the secretion of several other hormones including growth hormone, insulin, and glucagon.nounC2 - Technical/Medical
- somatotonia/ˌsəʊ.mə.təʊˈtəʊ.ni.ə/A temperament type characterised by a predominance of physical assertiveness, bodily strength, and a desire for power, adventure, and action, as part of the constitutional psychology theory of William Sheldon.nounC2
- somatotrophin/ˌsəʊmətə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊfɪn/a growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and animalsnounVery low (specialist/technical)
- somatotropin/ˌsəʊ.mə.təʊˈtrəʊ.pɪn/A protein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates body growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration.nounVery Low
- somatotype/ˈsəʊ.mə.təʊ.taɪp/A classification of human body types, originally into three categories (endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph), based on physique and sometimes linked to temperament.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized term)
- sombrero/sɒmˈbreərəʊ/A wide-brimmed hat, typically made of felt or straw, originating from Mexico and Spain.nounC1
- somebody/ˈsʌmbədi/An unspecified or unknown person.nounpronounHigh
- somers point/ˈsʌməz pɔɪnt/A city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States.nounVery low (proper noun, specific to local context)
- somersault/ˈsʌməsɔːlt/an acrobatic movement in which a person tucks their head and rolls forward or backward, making a complete revolution of the bodynounverbverb-intransitiveB1
- somerset/ˈsʌməsɛt/A county in southwestern England, known for its rural landscapes, cider production, and historical significance.nounMedium-High (in UK contexts); Very Low (in US contexts outside specific references)
- somerset house/ˌsʌm.ə.set ˈhaʊs/A prominent historic building complex on the Strand in central London, between the Victoria Embankment and the River Thames.nounLow (Proper noun, specific to UK context)
- somerset island/ˈsʌməsɛt ˈaɪlənd/A proper noun referring to a specific geographical location, namely an island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, part of Nunavut, Canada.nounLow (Specialist/Geographical)
- somersetshire/ˌsʌm.ə.setˈʃaɪər/The historic and formal county name for the English county of Somerset.nounVery Low
- somersworth/ˈsʌməzwəːθ/A city in southeastern New Hampshire, United States.nounVery Low
- somerville/ˈsʌməvɪl/A proper noun, most commonly a place name or surname.nounLow
- something/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/An indefinite pronoun referring to an unspecified thing or amount.adverbnounpronounVery high
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