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Grammar : Noun
Spell : trou-muh, traw-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ-



Definition of trauma

Origin :
  • 1650s (implied in traumatic), "physical wound," from Greek trauma "wound," from PIE *tro-, *trau-, from root *tere- "to rub, turn" (see throw (v.)). Sense of "psychic wound, unpleasant experience which causes abnormal stress" is implied in traumatic, in psychological jargon 1889.
  • noun severe mental or physical pain
Example sentences :
  • This trauma of division is a recurring trauma in the Albanian psyche.
  • Extract from : « After the Rain » by Sam Vaknin
  • Not infrequently, the result of a trauma, division of the tendo Achillis occurs.
  • Extract from : « Lameness of the Horse » by John Victor Lacroix
  • The unconsciousness of trauma or apoplexy is accompanied by focal neurological signs.
  • Extract from : « Benign Stupors » by August Hoch
  • (a) The stomach is rarely the seat of local infection, even in ruminants, except as the result of trauma.
  • Extract from : « The Fundamentals of Bacteriology » by Charles Bradfield Morrey
  • A large opening is thus obtained with a minimum amount of trauma.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • In a suitable host the parasite may obtain food and shelter without any evidence of trauma or toxicity.
  • Extract from : « The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches » by Louis M. Roth
  • In this connection one other exciting cause of scurvy may be mentioned, namely, trauma.
  • Extract from : « Scurvy Past and Present » by Alfred Fabian Hess
  • Trauma plays a very important rle in determining the location of the deeper as well as of the superficial hemorrhages.
  • Extract from : « Scurvy Past and Present » by Alfred Fabian Hess
  • In infants, the inner aspect of the thighs is a frequent site due to the trauma of the diaper.
  • Extract from : « Scurvy Past and Present » by Alfred Fabian Hess
  • Beading of this character has been reported by Ingier also in the “snuffles” of hogs and as the result of trauma.
  • Extract from : « Scurvy Past and Present » by Alfred Fabian Hess

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