Exsomatic

/ɛksoʊˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Existing or occurring outside the body, especially referring to something external to the biological body.

Etymology

From Greek 'ex-' (out/outside) plus 'soma' (body) plus '-ic' suffix, forming an adjective describing things outside the body.

Kelly Says

When biologists talk about exsomatic evolution, they mean we're evolving through tools and culture outside our bodies—your smartphone is basically an exsomatic extension of your brain!

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