stigma
nounAn association of disgrace or public disapproval with something, such as an action or condition: synonym: stain.
nounA visible indicator of disease.
nounA small bodily mark, especially a birthmark or scar, that is congenital or indicative of a condition or disease.
nounA bleeding spot on the skin considered to be a manifestation of conversion reaction.
nounBodily marks, sores, or sensations of pain corresponding in location to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus, believed to be given as divine recognition of devotion.
nounThe apex of the pistil of a flower, on which pollen grains are deposited and germinate.
nounA small mark, spot, or pore, such as the respiratory spiracle of an insect or an eyespot in certain protists.
nounA mark burned into the skin as a visible identifier of a person as a criminal or slave; a brand.
nounIn Greek grammar and paleography, a ligature (