stem
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While the news came as a surprise, it also complicated Caitlin's treatment as Grace was no longer eligible to donate her stem cells to her sister due to their near-identical DNA.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Menefee has said he supports regulating the crypto industry rather than fighting it, and that the differing perspectives between him and Green stem from a generational divide.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
His successful but ultimately draining first inning led to UNC scoring four in the next two innings, knocking the Trojans into a huge hole and forcing its bullpen to stem the tide.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Human stem cell-derived organoids can more closely reproduce human biology, helping bridge the gap between animal experiments and real patient outcomes.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
It was just the tiniest edge of the leaf that had shriveled and curled under, but it was enough to see that the stem underneath was soft and pulpy.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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Vocabulary lists containing stem
Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Photosynthesis - High School
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