Relating to or derived from somites, which are groups of cells in the embryo that develop into the vertebrae and muscles.
This word is used in scientific or medical contexts to talk about the development of the body.
Examples:
The somitic cells are important for the development of the body.
Scientists study the somitic development of embryos.
The somitic changes in the embryo happen very early.
The somitic process is very interesting to scientists.
The somitic development of the body is a complex process.
The somitic changes in the embryo are like a magic show for scientists.