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Stigmata

/stɪɡˈmɑːtə/

A mark of infamy or disgrace.

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📖 Definitions of "Stigmata"

noun

1
A mark of infamy or disgrace.
2
A scar or birthmark.
3
(chiefly in the plural stigmata) A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion on Jesus' body, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.
4
The sticky part of a flower that receives pollen during pollination.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Stigmata"

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Word	Definition
tracenoun	An act of tracing.
stigmatismnoun	(medicine) Normal eyesight, anastigmatic state
stigmatizationnoun	The process or act of stigmatizing.
stigmatophilianoun	A paraphilia involving sexual arousal from body modifications such as piercings and tattoos
staxisnoun	hemorrhage
bloodstainingnoun	The presence of stains of blood.
st. anthony's firenoun	Any of several inflammatory conditions of the skin
staphylomanoun	(medicine) An abnormal protrusion of the uveal tissue through the eyeball.
stretch marknoun	(dermatology) Any of a series of red (or purple or faded), irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They may appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty, obesity, rapid muscle growth or family history.
bloodstrokenoun	A stroke or blow with a weapon that draws blood.
autographismnoun	(dated, pathology) A skin condition in which wheals can be raised on the skin by tracing over it
stomatorrhagianoun	(pathology) bleeding from the mouth
hypostasisnoun	(theology) The essential person, specifically the single person of Christ (as distinguished from his two ‘natures’, human and divine), or of the three ‘persons’ of the Trinity (sharing a single ‘essence’).
strophulusnoun	(medicine) An eruption of red pimples upon the face, neck, and arms, in early infancy; tooth rash; red-gum.
staphylococcemianoun	(pathology) The presence of staphylococci in the blood
bloodingnoun	(medicine, historical) A bleeding.
steatodismnoun	(medicine) The symptoms associated with the bite of spiders of the genus Steatoda.
track marksnoun	(medicine, pathology) The conspicuous signs of artery and vein damage as a result of chronic intravenous injection of drugs.
stendhal syndromenoun	A psychosomatic disorder, with rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, etc., when a person is exposed to an experience of great personal significance, particularly viewing artworks.
erythematosusnoun	(pathology) An eruption of red lesions.