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trauma

[ trou-muh, traw- ]

noun

plural traumas, traumata
  1. Pathology.
    1. a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident.
    2. the condition produced by this; traumatism.
  2. Psychiatry.
    1. an experience that produces psychological injury or pain.
    2. the psychological injury so caused.


trauma

/ ˈtrɔːmə; trɔːˈmætɪk /

noun

  1. psychol a powerful shock that may have long-lasting effects
  2. pathol any bodily injury or wound
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

trauma

/ ٰôə,ٰdz- /

  1. Severe bodily injury, as from a gunshot wound or a motor vehicle accident.
  2. Psychological or emotional injury caused by a deeply disturbing experience.

trauma

  1. Wounds that result from sudden physical injury or violence.
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Notes

The term is frequently used to describe an emotional shock that causes serious psychological damage.
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Derived Forms

  • traumatic, adjective
  • ٰˈپ, adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of trauma1

First recorded in 1685–95, trauma is from the Greek word ٰû wound
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of trauma1

C18: from Greek: a wound
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Other than "a bit of the usual trauma" in her teenage years, she remembers her parents as a "very good, loving" couple who "did everything they could and always encouraged me".

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He told MPs his proposal would "give parents the emotional and financial support needed at a time of great stress and trauma."

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In a letter to the NIHE, Fatima's doctor advised against placing her in shared accommodation, due to her past traumas and also complications from her treatment, including a lowered immune system.

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His son Dominic suffered severe skull injuries and his cause of death was trauma.

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They were lifelines — a fragile but vital safety net for communities devastated by opioids, trauma, suicide and structural neglect.

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What doestrauma mean?

Trauma refers to a sudden, serious body injury or shock, as from violence or an accident, as in The car accident resulted in trauma to the arms and legs of the passenger.

Trauma also refers to a serious psychological injury or emotional pain, as from being involved in a disturbing or horrible incident, as in The trauma caused by years of war still gives the soldier nightmares.

Trauma is also used to refer to the specific incidents that cause both of these types of serious damage, as in The flood survivors never spoke of the trauma they experienced that day.

Example: The victim suffered from internal bleeding caused by repeated trauma to the chest.

Where doesٰܳcome from?

The first records of trauma come from around 1685. It comes from the Greek word ٰû, meaning “wound.” We use the word trauma to refer to both physical and mental wounds and the incidents that cause them.

When it comes to bodily injuries, trauma is often used to refer to especially serious injury to vital organs (organs, like your heart, that you can live without) or significant wounds. You often hear the word trauma used in hospitals, especially when emergency rooms or surgery wards are involved. Trauma is also commonly used in criminal justice situations, as when police discuss violent crimes.

When it comes to psychological or emotional pain, trauma results from extreme events, especially violent ones, such as fighting in a war. Psychological trauma often requires extensive counseling or therapy to lessen the severity. People often suffer from psychological trauma for the rest of their lives.

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What are some other forms related to trauma?

  • traumatic (adjective)
  • traumatically (adverb)

What are some synonyms for trauma?

What are some words that share a root or word element with trauma?

What are some words that often get used in discussing trauma?

How istrauma used in real life?

The word trauma is used to describe especially serious injuries or disturbing incidents.

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Which of the following is a synonym of trauma?

A. wound
B. bruise
C. cut
D. infection

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