stigma

An association of disgrace or public disapproval with something, such as an action or condition: synonym: stain.

A visible indicator of disease.

A small bodily mark, especially a birthmark or scar, that is congenital or indicative of a condition or disease.

A bleeding spot on the skin considered to be a manifestation of conversion reaction.

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.

The apex of the pistil of a flower, on which pollen grains are deposited and germinate.

A small mark, spot, or pore, such as the respiratory spiracle of an insect or an eyespot in certain protists.

A mark burned into the skin as a visible identifier of a person as a criminal or slave; a brand.

In Greek grammar and paleography, a ligature (ς) still sometimes used for στ (st), and also used as a numeral .