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stem
A supporting structure similar to the stalk of a plant.
- brain s. brainstem.
- infundibular s. the neural component of the pituitary stalk that contains nerve tracts passing from the hypothalamus to the pars nervosa. SYN: infundibular stalk.
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scanning transmission electron microscope; Society of Teachers of Emergency Medicine

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(stem) a stalklike supporting structure; see also peduncle.

Medical dictionary. 2011.