stigmatism

[ stig-muh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

1. Optics. the property of a lens that is stigmatic.
2. Pathology. a condition in which stigmata are present.

stigmatism

/ ˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. physics the state or condition of being anastigmatic
2. pathol the condition resulting from or characterized by stigmata

Word History and Origins

Origin of stigmatism¹

1655–65; stigmat- ( stigmatic ) + -ism