Somatic Cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026138",
  "term": "Somatic Cell",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Any body cell other than gametes (egg or sperm); sometimes referred to as \"adult\" cells.\n\n2. A somatic cell is any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells. Somatic cells are diploid, meaning that they contain two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent. Mutations in somatic cells can affect the individual, but they are not passed on to offspring.\n\n3. All the body cells except the reproductive (germ) cells.",
  "references": [
    "NIH Stem Cell Information Glossary",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary",
    "National Cancer Institute Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/somatic-cell/"
}