stigma

noun

An association of disgrace or public disapproval with something, such as an action or condition: synonym: stain.

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A visible indicator of disease.

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A small bodily mark, especially a birthmark or scar, that is congenital or indicative of a condition or disease.

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A bleeding spot on the skin considered to be a manifestation of conversion reaction.

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Bodily marks, sores, or sensations of pain corresponding in location to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus, believed to be given as divine recognition of devotion.

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The apex of the pistil of a flower, on which pollen grains are deposited and germinate.

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A small mark, spot, or pore, such as the respiratory spiracle of an insect or an eyespot in certain protists.

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A mark burned into the skin as a visible identifier of a person as a criminal or slave; a brand.

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In Greek grammar and paleography, a ligature (ς) still sometimes used for στ (st), and also used as a numeral .