n. [ Gr. sw^ma, sw`matos, body + -logy. ] 1. The doctrine or the science of the general properties of material substances; somatics. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A treatise on the human body; anatomy. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Biol.) The science which treats of anatomy and physiology, apart from psychology. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

4. (Anthropol.) The consideration of the physical characters of races and classes of men and of mankind in general. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]