stig·ma·tism

[stig-muh-tiz-uhm]
noun
1.
Optics. the property of a lens that is stigmatic.
2.
Pathology. a condition in which stigmata are present.
Origin:
1655–65; stigmat- (see stigmatic) + -ism

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stigmatism (ˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  physics the state or condition of being anastigmatic
2.  pathol the condition resulting from or characterized by stigmata

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Medical Dictionary

stigmatism stig·ma·tism (stĭg'mə-tĭz'əm)
n.
The condition of having stigmas.

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Example sentences
If made available to all then it would not cause the much dreaded stigmatism.
There was intentionality to eliminate or minimize stigmatism for students with
  disabilities.
Poor stigmatism in in farmer respond common at understanding.
Persons rescued from trafficking and their families often faced social
  stigmatism.
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