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trauma

UK/ˈtɹɔː.mə/ US/ˈtɹaʊ.mə/ common

noun

1.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

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2.

Origin

From Ancient Greek τραῦμα (traûma, “wound, damage”).

Phrases

  • rape trauma syndrome
  • shock trauma
  • suspension trauma
  • trauma centre
  • trauma dump
  • trauma dumping
  • trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy
  • trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy

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