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any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells

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";

One of the cells which compose the body, characterize the individual, protect and nourish the reproductive cells, and finally die, being thus distinguished from the reproductive cells, which perpetuate the species.