Definition of stem

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Stem (n.) A branch of a family.

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Semiologioal :: Semiologioal (a.) Of or pertaining to the science of signs, or the systematic use of signs; as, a semeiological classification of the signs or symptoms of disease; a semeiological arrangement of signs used as signals..
Spleen :: Spleen (n.) A peculiar glandlike but ductless organ found near the stomach or intestine of most vertebrates and connected with the vascular system; the milt. Its exact function in not known.
Post :: Post (n.) An established conveyance for letters from one place or station to another; especially, the governmental system in any country for carrying and distributing letters and parcels; the post office; the mail; hence, the carriage by which the mail is transported..
Liquefacient :: Liquefacient (n.) An agent, as mercury, iodine, etc., which promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions..
Rush :: Rush (n.) A name given to many aquatic or marsh-growing endogenous plants with soft, slender stems, as the species of Juncus and Scirpus..
Water Dropwort :: Water dropwort () A European poisonous umbelliferous plant (Enanthe fistulosa) with large hollow stems and finely divided leaves.
Fruticose :: Fruticose (a.) Pertaining to a shrub or shrubs; branching like a shrub; shrubby; shrublike; as, a fruticose stem..
Theme :: Theme (n.) A noun or verb, not modified by inflections; also, that part of a noun or verb which remains unchanged (except by euphonic variations) in declension or conjugation; stem..
Analysis :: Analysis (n.) The process of ascertaining the name of a species, or its place in a system of classification, by means of an analytical table or key..
Thrill :: Thrill (v. i.) To pierce, as something sharp; to penetrate; especially, to cause a tingling sensation that runs through the system with a slight shivering; as, a sharp sound thrills through the whole frame..
Systematizing :: Systematized (imp. & p. p.) of Systematiz.
Etherization :: Etherization (n.) The state of the system under the influence of ether.
Stemless :: Stem-clasping (a.) Embracing the stem with its base; amplexicaul; as a leaf or petiole.
Bulb :: Bulb (n.) A spheroidal body growing from a plant either above or below the ground (usually below), which is strictly a bud, consisting of a cluster of partially developed leaves, and producing, as it grows, a stem above, and roots below, as in the onion, tulip, etc. It differs from a corm in not being solid..
Refracted :: Refracted (a.) Bent backward angularly, as if half-broken; as, a refracted stem or leaf..
Pithy :: Pithy (superl.) Consisting wholly, or in part, of pith; abounding in pith; as, a pithy stem; a pithy fruit..
Verticil :: Verticil (n.) A circle either of leaves or flowers about a stem at the same node; a whorl.
Regimen :: Regimen (n.) a systematic course of diet, etc., pursed with a view to improving or preserving the health, or for the purpose of attaining some particular effect, as a reduction of flesh; -- sometimes used synonymously with hygiene..
Topic :: Topic (n.) A treatise on forms of argument; a system or scheme of forms or commonplaces of argument or oratory; as, the Topics of Aristotle..
Brahminism :: Brahminism (n.) The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma.
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