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What suffix means body?

The suffix that means "body" is -soma.

Here are some examples of words using this suffix:

* Autosome: A chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.

* Chromosome: A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

* Cytoplasm: The material within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.

* Endosome: A membrane-bound compartment in a eukaryotic cell.

* Lysosome: An organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane.

* Microsome: A small vesicle or fragment of endoplasmic reticulum that is produced during cell fractionation.

* Nucleosome: A structural unit of a eukaryotic chromosome, consisting of a length of DNA coiled around a core of histones.

* Peroxisome: A small organelle present in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, containing enzymes that catalyze the production and breakdown of hydrogen peroxide.

* Ribosome: A minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells.

* Somatic: Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the germ cells, reproductive organs, or mind.

Note: While -soma is the most common suffix meaning "body," some other suffixes might be used in specific contexts, such as -some (e.g., chromosome), -physis (e.g., metamorphosis).

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