Stem
noun
The main part of a plant that rises above the ground and supports leaves and flowers.
She grasped the flower by its stem.
Often appears as...
- cut off the stem
- long stem
verb
To stop something unwanted from spreading or increasing.
To stem the rise of unemployment, the government introduced new measures.
Often appears as...
- stem the flow
- stem the tide
noun
The stick part of a wine glass or other glass object, which is made for holding it.
She held the wine glass by its stem.
Often appears as...
- glass stem
- wine glass stem
verb
To have something as a source or origin.
His addiction stems from his traumatic childhood.
Often appears as...
- stem from problems
- stem from issues
noun
The main part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.
In the word 'unhappiness', 'happi' is the Stem.
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Academic
noun
The vertical or near vertical structure at the very front of a ship or boat.
The stem of the ship was made of strong wood to withstand the pressure of the waves.
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Technical
noun
The main part of a plant that rises above the ground and supports leaves and flowers.
She grasped the flower by its stem.
Often appears as...
- cut off the stem
- long stem
verb
To stop something unwanted from spreading or increasing.
To stem the rise of unemployment, the government introduced new measures.
Often appears as...
- stem the flow
- stem the tide
noun
The stick part of a wine glass or other glass object, which is made for holding it.
She held the wine glass by its stem.
Often appears as...
- glass stem
- wine glass stem
verb
To have something as a source or origin.
His addiction stems from his traumatic childhood.
Often appears as...
- stem from problems
- stem from issues
noun
The main part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.
In the word 'unhappiness', 'happi' is the Stem.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The vertical or near vertical structure at the very front of a ship or boat.
The stem of the ship was made of strong wood to withstand the pressure of the waves.
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Plant Structure
Focus on the stem's role in supporting and transporting nutrients.
The rose's stem supports its vibrant bloom.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Phrases
Learn phrases like 'nipping something in the bud' to understand the stem's importance.
I nipped the problem in the bud by addressing it early.
Pro Tip 1/2Plant Structure
Focus on the stem's role in supporting and transporting nutrients.
The rose's stem supports its vibrant bloom.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Phrases
Learn phrases like 'nipping something in the bud' to understand the stem's importance.
I nipped the problem in the bud by addressing it early.
Pro Tip 1/2Plant Structure
Focus on the stem's role in supporting and transporting nutrients.
The rose's stem supports its vibrant bloom.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Phrases
Learn phrases like 'nipping something in the bud' to understand the stem's importance.
I nipped the problem in the bud by addressing it early.
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The surprising reason...
which trigger two responses. First, the vagus nerve, which runs through the body into the brain, quickly transmits the information to the brain stem, passing near an important area of pain processing. Second, cytokines travel through the body to the hypothalamus, the part of the brain responsible for controlling temperature,
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The next species of...
for the rest of your life. This is kind of getting boring, right? I mean, you understand where this story's going. But, I mean it gets more interesting. Last year, this group was able to take all the cells off a heart, leaving just the cartilage. Then, they sprayed stem cells onto that heart, from a mouse.
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Why is it so hard to...
that make them resistant to chemotherapy and radiation. In theory, even if the rest of the tumor shrinks beyond detection during treatment, a single residual cancer stem cell could seed the growth of a new tumor. Figuring out how to target these stubborn cells might help prevent cancers from coming back.
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Why are sharks so...
And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean and include some of the Earth's longest living vertebrates. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas? Much of their hunting prowess stems from a unique set of biological traits
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Why is biodiversity so...
due to its complex ecosystems, huge mix of species, and the genetic variety within those species. Here are tangled liana vines, which crawl up from the forest floor to the canopy, intertwining with treetops and growing thick wooden stems that support these towering trees.
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Why do our bodies age? -...
a process that halts the cell cycle in times of risk, like when cancer cells are proliferating. But the response also kicks in more as we age, halting cell growth and cutting short their ability to replicate. Aging also involves stem cells that reside in many tissues
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Life is messy. Embrace...
chaotic environment were vastly more likely to stray from the ordinary and invent something new that's why it's important that your body and mind exists on the edge of chaos because it is the stem of creativity and the birth mother
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The philosophy of...
who wrote that suffering stems not from the events in our lives, but from our judgements about them. This has resonated strongly with modern psychology and the self-help movement. For example, rational emotive behavioral therapy
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This Plant Traps its...
from miniature versions to huge giants which take on much larger prey some have been found which have stems up to six meters long whilst others have traps which are more than 40 centimeters deep and can hold
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This is the World’s Most...
the most valuable plant in the world and has been growing in iran from thousands of years saffron stems from Iran's history knowledge and experience aboard saffron
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The surprising reason...
which trigger two responses. First, the vagus nerve, which runs through the body into the brain, quickly transmits the information to the brain stem, passing near an important area of pain processing. Second, cytokines travel through the body to the hypothalamus, the part of the brain responsible for controlling temperature,
Video examples
The next species of...
for the rest of your life. This is kind of getting boring, right? I mean, you understand where this story's going. But, I mean it gets more interesting. Last year, this group was able to take all the cells off a heart, leaving just the cartilage. Then, they sprayed stem cells onto that heart, from a mouse.
Video examples
Why is it so hard to...
that make them resistant to chemotherapy and radiation. In theory, even if the rest of the tumor shrinks beyond detection during treatment, a single residual cancer stem cell could seed the growth of a new tumor. Figuring out how to target these stubborn cells might help prevent cancers from coming back.
Video examples
Why are sharks so...
And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean and include some of the Earth's longest living vertebrates. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas? Much of their hunting prowess stems from a unique set of biological traits
Video examples
Why is biodiversity so...
due to its complex ecosystems, huge mix of species, and the genetic variety within those species. Here are tangled liana vines, which crawl up from the forest floor to the canopy, intertwining with treetops and growing thick wooden stems that support these towering trees.
Video examples
Why do our bodies age? -...
a process that halts the cell cycle in times of risk, like when cancer cells are proliferating. But the response also kicks in more as we age, halting cell growth and cutting short their ability to replicate. Aging also involves stem cells that reside in many tissues
Video examples
Life is messy. Embrace...
chaotic environment were vastly more likely to stray from the ordinary and invent something new that's why it's important that your body and mind exists on the edge of chaos because it is the stem of creativity and the birth mother
Video examples
The philosophy of...
who wrote that suffering stems not from the events in our lives, but from our judgements about them. This has resonated strongly with modern psychology and the self-help movement. For example, rational emotive behavioral therapy
Video examples
This Plant Traps its...
from miniature versions to huge giants which take on much larger prey some have been found which have stems up to six meters long whilst others have traps which are more than 40 centimeters deep and can hold
Video examples
This is the World’s Most...
the most valuable plant in the world and has been growing in iran from thousands of years saffron stems from Iran's history knowledge and experience aboard saffron
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Farhan Akhtar
Indian Director
There was a phase when I would just loaf around, doing nothing. It had put my mom under a lot of stress. I knew her stress stemmed from her love for me, yet I never paid attention to her feelings. When it finally hit me that my idleness was taking a toll on her, I was genuinely sad and depressed.
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Jamie Brewer
American Actress
The biggest thing is the heart. If you find the heart in what you do, if it's stage work, set work, modeling, you find the heart of it, that's where the truth actually stems from. Our true personality shines from within.
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Jim Ryun
American Athlete
Mr. Speaker, the goal of stem cell research should be to help our fellow human beings. The debate on this issue has, unfortunately, moved into dangerous unethical territory when perfectly moral alternatives exist.
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Jameela Jamil
English Celebrity
Many weight issues stem from illness, be it physical or, indeed, emotional. And a large portion of people who sometimes struggle to maintain a 'healthy' weight deal daily with their own self-esteem crises.
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Henry W. Kendall
American Scientist
The destruction of our environment and resources cannot be stemmed unless the growth of the world's population is stemmed and ultimately reduced.
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Nick Jonas
American Musician
I feel really fortunate to come from a home that was always supportive and stemming from creativity, integrity and building character.
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Todd Park
American Public Servant
Today's advanced STEM graduate could be tomorrow's world-class, world-changing scientist.
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Lily Collins
English Actress
Many of my deepest insecurities stem from my issues with my dad.
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Francisco Costa
Brazilian Designer
My love of fashion stemmed from my mother's passion for it.
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Catherine O'Hara
Canadian Actress
I think the success of my work stems from being truthful.
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Farhan Akhtar
Indian Director
There was a phase when I would just loaf around, doing nothing. It had put my mom under a lot of stress. I knew her stress stemmed from her love for me, yet I never paid attention to her feelings. When it finally hit me that my idleness was taking a toll on her, I was genuinely sad and depressed.
Quote examples
Jamie Brewer
American Actress
The biggest thing is the heart. If you find the heart in what you do, if it's stage work, set work, modeling, you find the heart of it, that's where the truth actually stems from. Our true personality shines from within.
Quote examples
Jim Ryun
American Athlete
Mr. Speaker, the goal of stem cell research should be to help our fellow human beings. The debate on this issue has, unfortunately, moved into dangerous unethical territory when perfectly moral alternatives exist.
Quote examples
Jameela Jamil
English Celebrity
Many weight issues stem from illness, be it physical or, indeed, emotional. And a large portion of people who sometimes struggle to maintain a 'healthy' weight deal daily with their own self-esteem crises.
Quote examples
Henry W. Kendall
American Scientist
The destruction of our environment and resources cannot be stemmed unless the growth of the world's population is stemmed and ultimately reduced.
Quote examples
Nick Jonas
American Musician
I feel really fortunate to come from a home that was always supportive and stemming from creativity, integrity and building character.
Quote examples
Todd Park
American Public Servant
Today's advanced STEM graduate could be tomorrow's world-class, world-changing scientist.
Quote examples
Lily Collins
English Actress
Many of my deepest insecurities stem from my issues with my dad.
Quote examples
Francisco Costa
Brazilian Designer
My love of fashion stemmed from my mother's passion for it.
Quote examples
Catherine O'Hara
Canadian Actress
I think the success of my work stems from being truthful.
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