Stem
111stem cell — stem′ cell n. cbl a cell that upon division replaces its own numbers and also gives rise to cells that differentiate further into one or more specialized types • Etymology: 1880–85 …
112stem rust — stem′ rust n. 1) ppa any of several fungal diseases of plant stems, esp. a disease of wheat and other grasses characterized by pustules of red, then black spores 2) ppa any fungus causing this • Etymology: 1915–20 …
113stem turn — stem′ turn n. spo a turn in which a skier stems the outside ski and brings the other ski around to it • Etymology: 1930–35 …
114stem cell — n. Biol. any of a number of rudimentary cells that replicate repeatedly, providing a continuous source of new cells that differentiate into specialized cells …
115stem turn — n. a turn made in skiing by stemming with one of the skis and bringing the other parallel …
116stem|mer — «STEHM uhr», noun. a person or thing that removes stems, as from tobacco leaves or grapes …
117stem|ple — «STEHM puhl», noun. a small timber driven into the wall or placed crosswise in a mine, to prevent caving, to serve as a support for a platform or as a step, or for other purposes. ╂[compare Dutch stempel mark, stamp] …
118stem|ware — «STEHM WAIR», noun. glasses or goblets with stems, used for wine, alcoholic liquor, liqueur, and water …
119Stem cell — Mouse embryonic st …
120Stem cell controversy — The stem cell controversy is the ethical debate primarily concerning the creation, treatment, and destruction of human embryos incident to research involving embryonic stem cells. Not all stem cell research involves the creation, use, or… …
