Acronym for physics, algebra, etc (4)

I believe the answer is:

stem

(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "Restrain the flow of" , "section of pipe" , "Vertical part of flower or drinking glass" , "Slender upright part, of flower or glass" , "Thin vertical part of glass or plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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