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They're the same thing. Just different names for the cell body of a neuron. Soma is also the brand name of carisoprodol.

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The soma and perikaryon are both terms used to refer to the cell body of a neuron. The soma is the broader term that encompasses the entire cell body, including the nucleus and organelles, while the perikaryon specifically refers to the region of the cell body that surrounds the nucleus.

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