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View definitions for stem

stem

noun as in stalk of plant

verb as in come from

verb as in prevent, stop

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Muscle growth and regeneration occurs thanks to a population of stem cells called satellite cells.

What is special about Platynereis dumerilii is that, unlike other species, regeneration in marine worms does not rely on existing stem cells.

Children's anger also often stems from feelings of fear or disappointment that they lack the skills to express calmly.

In May, Trump was convicted on 34 charges of falsifying business records, stemming from an attempt to cover up a potential sex scandal ahead of his first presidential victory in 2016.

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Because of skyrocketing liability payouts, which also stem from cases involving employment matters and police use of force and negligence, the city is considering borrowing $80 million to pay off some judgments and settlements.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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