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stem

[stem] / stɛm /






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The fungus clings onto the moss stem, ballooning like candy floss around a stick.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

They compared gene expression in neural stem cells treated with MK-4, which promotes neuronal differentiation, with cells treated using a compound that suppresses the process.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Changes in population totals stem from three factors: domestic moves, international migration, and the balance of births and deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Sustained bond yield increases stem from pandemic-era borrowing, persistent deficits, and elevated inflation.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

There are two basic ideas that lead to the rules for stem direction.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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