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Meaning of the word trauma in English

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trauma

US /ˈtrɑː.mə/
UK /ˈtrɔː.mə/
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Noun

1.

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience

Example:
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The accident caused him severe emotional trauma.
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She sought therapy to deal with childhood trauma.
Synonym:
shock upheaval distress ordeal agony
2.

physical injury

Example:
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The patient suffered severe head trauma from the fall.
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Emergency services are trained to handle various types of physical trauma.
Synonym:
injury wound lesion damage harm
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