stem
stem
noun
The main stalk supporting a plant, flower, or leaf.
"The florist trimmed the rose stems."
verb
To originate or develop from something as a source.
"His success stems from hard work."
verb
To stop or hold back the flow or progress of something.
"Doctors worked to stem the bleeding."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: fore, bow, prow, staunch, halt, stanch, stem turn, stalk, base, theme, root word, radical