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Somatomedins are groups of growth-stimulating peptides released from the liver and other tissues in response to growth hormone. The are also called insulin-like growth factors.

Somatotype refers to a particular build or type of body, based on physical characteristics.

Somnambulism refers to sleepwalking.

It is the purposeful moving, usually but not always including walking, while in a deep stage of sleep.

In psychology, "sophistication" refers to the level of complexity, refinement, or maturity in an individual's thinking, behavior, or cognitive processes. It represents an advanced or developed state of understanding, judgment, or decision-making. Sophistication in psychology is not limited to intellectual prowess but encompasses emotional and social intelligence as well. In this article, we will explore the concept of sophistication in psychology, provide examples, discuss potential risks and application areas, offer recommendations for fostering sophistication, and briefly touch upon historical and legal perspectives. Finally, we will list some similar psychological concepts related to cognitive development and maturity.

Soporific is defined as: inducing or tending to induce sleep; drowsy. Soporific also refers to a drug or other substance that induces sleep; a hypnotic.

Soreness in the psychology context refers to a state of discomfort, tenderness, or pain experienced by an individual, often arising from emotional or psychological factors rather than physical causes. This term is used to describe feelings of mental or emotional distress, unease, or discomfort that can manifest as a form of psychological or emotional pain.

A sobriquet, or soubriquet, is a nickname, sometimes assumed, but often given by another, that is descriptive. A sobriquet is distinct from a pseudonym, as it is typically a familiar name used in place of a real name, without the need of explanation, and it often becomes more familiar than the original name.

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