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noun, plural stig·ma·ta 
[stig-muh-tuh, stig-mah-tuh, -mat-uh] , stig·mas.
[stig-muh-tuh, stig-mah-tuh, -mat-uh] , stig·mas. 1.
a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation.
2.
Medicine/Medical.
a.
a mental or physical mark that is characteristic of a defect or disease: the stigmata of leprosy.
b.
a place or point on the skin that bleeds during certain mental states, as in hysteria.
3.
Zoology.
a.
a small mark, spot, or pore on an animal or organ.
b.
the eyespot of a protozoan.
c.
an entrance into the respiratory system of insects.
4.
Botany. the part of a pistil that receives the pollen.
5.
EXPANDstigmata, marks resembling the wounds of the crucified body of Christ, said to be supernaturally impressed on the bodies of certain persons, especially nuns, tertiaries, and monastics.
6.
COLLAPSEArchaic. a mark made by a branding iron on the skin of a criminal or slave.
Origin:
1580–90; < Latin < Greek stígma tattoo mark, equivalent to stig- (stem of stízein to tattoo) + -ma noun suffix denoting result of action; see stick2
1580–90; < Latin < Greek stígma tattoo mark, equivalent to stig- (stem of stízein to tattoo) + -ma noun suffix denoting result of action; see stick2
Synonyms
1. blot, blemish, tarnish.
1. blot, blemish, tarnish.
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Stigmata
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Word Origin & History
stigma
1590s, "mark made on skin by burning with a hot iron," from L. stigma (pl. stigmata), from Gk. stigma (gen. stigmatos) "mark, puncture," especially one made by a pointed instrument, from root of stizein "to mark, tattoo," from PIE *st(e)ig- (see stick (v.)). Figurative meaning
EXPAND"a mark of disgrace" is from 1610s, as is stigmatize in this sense. Stigmas "marks resembling the wounds on the body of Christ, appearing supernaturally on the bodies of the devout" is from 1630s; earlier stigmate (late 14c.), from L. stigmata.
COLLAPSE
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Medical Dictionary
stigma stig·ma (stĭg'mə)
n. pl. stig·mas or stig·ma·ta (stĭg-mä'tə, -māt'ə, stĭg'mə-)
Visible evidence of a disease.
A spot or blemish on the skin.
A bleeding spot on the skin considered as a manifestation of conversion disorder.
The orange pigmented eyespot of certain chlorophyll-bearing protozoa, such as Euglena viridis. It serves as a light filter by absorbing certain wavelengths.
A mark of shame or discredit.
Follicular stigma.
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Science Dictionary
| stigma (stĭg'mə) Pronunciation Key
The sticky tip of a flower pistil, on which pollen is deposited at the beginning of pollination. See more at flower. |
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