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Stigma

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Noun

1. stigma

the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil

2. brand, mark, stain, stigma

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

Example Sentences:
'And the Lord set a mark upon Cain'

3. stigma

an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod

4. stigma

a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Stigma

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nounWord forms: plural stigmas or in for sense 7 stigmata (ˈstɪɡmətə , stɪɡˈmɑːtə )
1. 
a distinguishing mark of social disgrace
the stigma of having been in prison
2. 
a small scar or mark such as a birthmark
3. pathology
a. 
any mark on the skin, such as one characteristic of a specific disease
b. 
any sign of a psychiatric disorder
4. botany
the receptive surface of a carpel, where deposited pollen germinates
5. zoology
a. 
a pigmented eyespot in some protozoans and other invertebrates
b. 
the spiracle of an insect
6. archaic
a mark branded on the skin
7. (plural) Christianity
marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ, believed to appear on the bodies of certain individuals

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Stigma

see synonyms of stigma
nounWord forms: plural ˈstigmas or stigˈmata (ˈstɪgmətə ; stigˈmətə; stɪgˈmɑtə ; stigmätˈə; stɪgˈmætə ; stigmatˈə)
1.  Archaic
a distinguishing mark burned or cut into the flesh, as of a slave or criminal
2. 
something that detracts from the character or reputation of a person, group, etc.; mark of disgrace or reproach
3. 
a mark, sign, etc. indicating that something is not considered normal or standard
4. 
a small mark, scar, opening, etc. on the surface of a plant or animal, as a pore or eyespot, etc.
5. 
a. 
a spot on the skin, esp. one that bleeds as the result of certain nervous tensions
b.  [pl.]
marks resembling the crucifixion wounds of Jesus, appearing on some devout persons in a state of intense religious fervor
6.  Botany
the free upper tip of the style of a flower, on which pollen falls and develops
7.  Medicine
any sign characteristic of a specific disease
8.  Zoology
spiracle (sense 3) spiracle (sense 3a)

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Stigma

see synonyms of stigma
n. pl. stig·mas or stig·ma·ta (stĭg-mätə, -mătə, stĭgmə-)
1. An association of disgrace or public disapproval with something, such as an action or condition: "Depression ... has become easier to diagnose, and seeking treatment does not carry the stigma it once did" (Greg Critser). See Synonyms at stain.
2. Medicine
a. A visible indicator of disease.
b. A small bodily mark, especially a birthmark or scar, that is congenital or indicative of a condition or disease.
3. Psychology A bleeding spot on the skin considered to be a manifestation of conversion disorder.
4. stigmata Christianity 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.
5. Botany The apex of the pistil of a flower, on which pollen grains are deposited and germinate.
6. Biology A small mark, spot, or pore, such as the respiratory spiracle of an insect or an eyespot in certain protists.
7. Archaic A mark burned into the skin as a visible identifier of a person as a criminal or slave; a brand.

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