Stem
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Science
- Plant stemPlant stemA stem is one of two main structural axes of a vascular plant. The stem is normally divided into nodes and internodes, the nodes hold buds which grow into one or more leaves, inflorescence , conifer cones, roots, other stems etc. The internodes distance one node from another...
, the above ground structures that have vascular tissue and that support leaves and flowers
Also see similar:- Stipe (botany)Stipe (botany)In botany, a stipe is a stalk that supports some other structure. The precise meaning is different depending on which taxonomic group is being described....
- Stipe (mycology)Stipe (mycology)thumb|150px|right|Diagram of a [[basidiomycete]] stipe with an [[annulus |annulus]] and [[volva |volva]]In mycology a stipe refers to the stem or stalk-like feature supporting the cap of a mushroom. Like all tissues of the mushroom other than the hymenium, the stipe is composed of sterile hyphal...
- Stipe (botany)
- Stem cellStem cellThis article is about the cell type. For the medical therapy, see Stem Cell TreatmentsStem cells are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types and can self-renew to produce more stem cells...
- The stem or stem group of a clade (in biological classification) consists of extinct organisms more closely related to the crown group than to any other extant clade.
Music
- Stem (music)Stem (music)Stems can refer to two things in music, relating to music notation and production.-Notation:Stems are the lines which extend from the notehead. Stems may point up or down. Different-facing stems indicate the voice for polyphonic music written on the same staff...
, a part of a written musical note - "Stem", a song by Canadian musician Hayden from his 1995 album Everything I Long ForEverything I Long ForEverything I Long For is an album by Canadian singer-songwriter Hayden. It was initially released in Canada on Hardwood Records. It was later re-released in 1996 on Sonic Unyon, and internationally on Outpost Recordings/Geffen Records...
- "Stem", a song by American industrial metalIndustrial metalIndustrial metal is a musical genre that draws from industrial music and many different types of heavy metal, using repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals. Founding industrial metal acts include Ministry, Godflesh, and KMFDM.Industrial metal's...
band Static-XStatic-XStatic-X is an American industrial metal band from Los Angeles, California. They were formed in 1994. They are signed to Warner Bros. Records and have released six albums, their most recent being Cult of Static, which was released on March 17, 2009....
from its 1999 album Wisconsin Death TripWisconsin Death Trip (album)Wisconsin Death Trip is the debut studio album by the American industrial metal band Static-X. Originating in the Midwestern United States when lead singer Wayne Static , and drummer Ken Jay , met at a Virgin Records store in Chicago, it was not long after they were introduced by the lead singer of... - "StemStem (song)"Stem" is a song by DJ Shadow from his 1996 debut album Endtroducing......The song reached #9 on the Ireland singles chart, DJ Shadow's only ever top 10 hit...
", a song by DJ ShadowDJ ShadowJoshua Paul Davis better known as DJ Shadow is an American music producer, DJ and songwriter. He is considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip hop and first gained notice with the release of his highly acclaimed debut album Endtroducing....., which was constructed...
on the album Endtroducing.....Endtroducing.....Endtroducing..... is the debut studio album by American hip hop artist DJ Shadow. It was released on November 19, 1996 by Mo' Wax Records. The album was conceived as an effort by Shadow to make an album completely based around sampling... - The StemsThe StemsThe Stems were an alternative rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia in 1983 and were heavily influenced by 1960s garage rock and 1970s power pop. They broke up in 1987, reformed in 2003 and released a new album in 2007.-Formation:...
, an Australian garage rock/power pop group from the 1980s
Other
- Word stemWord stemIn linguistics, a stem is a part of a word. The term is used with slightly different meanings.In one usage, a stem is a form to which affixes can be attached. Thus, in this usage, the English word friendships contains the stem friend, to which the derivational suffix -ship is attached to form a new...
, the base part of a word not including inflectional morphemes - Stem (bicycle part)Stem (bicycle part)The stem is the component on a bicycle that connects the handlebars to the steerer tube of the bicycle fork. Sometimes called a goose neck, a stem's design belongs to either a quill or threadless system, and each system is compatible with respective headset and fork designs:-Quill vs...
, connects the handlebars to the steer tube of a bicycle fork - A group of audio tracks as used in Stem mixing and masteringStem mixing and masteringStem-mixing is a method of mixing audio material based on creating groups of audio tracks and processing them separately prior to combining them into a final master mix. Stems are also sometimes referred to as submixes, subgroups, or busses....
. - Crack stemCrack stemA crack stem is a glass tube that is used to smoke crack cocaine also known as freebase cocaine.The glass tube stem in New York city is sold in "bodegas" or "corner stores". It is illegal to sell a stem with a metal filter in these stores but many sell them anyway...
, a device for smoking crack cocaine - Stem (REXXREXXREXX is an interpreted programming language that was developed at IBM. It is a structured high-level programming language that was designed to be both easy to learn and easy to read...
language), part of a compound variable in the REXX computer programming language - Stem (ship)Stem (ship)The stem is the very most forward part of a boat or ship's bow and is an extension of the keel itself and curves up to the wale of the boat. The stem is more often found on wooden boats or ships, but not exclusively...
, the upright member mounted on the forward end of a vessel's keel, to which the strakes are attached - Stem (skiing)Stem (skiing)The stem technique in skiing is a method for turning the skier. It is usually credited to the Austrian Mathias Zdarsky who developed it in the 1890s. Its variations gradually replaced the telemark technique in Alpine skiing....
is a technique in skiing - WatchWatchA watch is a small timepiece, typically worn either on the wrist or attached on a chain and carried in a pocket, with wristwatches being the most common type of watch used today. They evolved in the 17th century from spring powered clocks, which appeared in the 15th century. The first watches were...
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STEM may refer to:
- Scanning transmission electron microscopyScanning transmission electron microscopyA scanning transmission electron microscope is a type of transmission electron microscope . As with any transmission illumination scheme, the electrons pass through a sufficiently thin specimen...
- STEM fieldsSTEM fieldsSTEM fields is a US Government acronym for the fields of study in the categories of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The acronym is in use regarding access to work visas for immigrants who are skilled in these fields. Maintaining a citizenry that is well versed in the STEM fields...
, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as collective fields of study - Spatiotemporal Epidemiological ModelerSpatiotemporal Epidemiological ModelerThe Spatiotemporal Epidemiological Modeler is a free software available through the Eclipse Foundation. Originally developed by IBM Research, STEM is a framework and development tool designed to help scientists create and use spatial and temporal models of infectious disease. STEM uses a component...
, a free software developed by IBM
See also
- STEMMStemmSTEMM is an American metal band hailing from Niagara Falls, New York. They are currently signed to Catch 22 Records. STEMM's first concert was opening for major label recording artist Sevendust.STEMM is endorsed by ESP Guitars, Jagermeister and Mesa Boogie....
, an American metal band - StemmeStemmeStemme AG is a German glider manufacturer. Aircraft production is complemented by service, maintenance and repair of their sports & personal aircraft.-List of Stemme aircraft:*Stemme S10- Self Launching motorglider and original aircraft...
, a German light aircraft manufacturer