stigma

stig·ma

noun \ˈstig-mə\

plural stig·ma·ta \stig-ˈmät-ə, ˈstig-mət-ə\ or stigmas

Definition of STIGMA

1

: an identifying mark or characteristic; specifically : a specific diagnostic sign of a disease <the stigmata of syphilis>

2

: petechia

3

: a small spot, scar, or opening on a plant or animal