What is another word for somatic death?
Pronunciation: [səmˈatɪk dˈɛθ] (IPA) 
Somatic death is the irreversible cessation of all vital functions of the body. There are several other synonyms that can be used to describe this phenomenon. Biological death, clinical death, and physiological death are some commonly used synonyms for somatic death. Other less commonly used synonyms include necrosis, post-mortem, and the more colloquial term, passing away. Each of these terms describes the same event - the end of an organism's life - but they may be used in different contexts or for different purposes. Ultimately, the choice of synonym will depend on the speaker's intent and the audience's familiarity with technical or medical terminology.
