trauma

trauma definition - medical

trau·ma (trôˈmə, trouˈ-)

noun pl. trau·mas or trau·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
  1. A serious bodily injury or shock, as from violence or an accident.
  2. A severely disturbing experience that leads to lasting psychological or emotional impairment.

Related Forms:

  • trau·matˈic (-mătˈĭk) adjective

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