stigma

Definition

• n. the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
• n. an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod
• n. a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

Word forms

Plural

stigmas

Example sentences

1. n.

   The stigma attached to mental illness can prevent people from seeking help.

2. n.

   The stigma of the flower is crucial for the reproduction process.