trauma

UK
/ˈtrɔː.mə/
US
/ˈtrɑː.mə/

Translations

traumanoun
traumas
pl
UK
/ˈtrɔː.mə/
US
/ˈtrɑː.mə/
психологическая травма
The war left him with deep psychological trauma.
Война оставила у него глубокую психологическую травму.
The athlete suffered a severe trauma during the game.
Спортсмен получил серьезную травму во время игры.
Additional translations
traumaadjective
UK
/ˈtrɔː.mə/
US
/ˈtrɑː.mə/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., “trauma center”) to denote relation to physical injury or psychological shock.

Definitions

traumanoun
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
The car accident left her with a lasting trauma that took years to overcome.
Physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe head trauma after the fall.
Emotional shock following a stressful event or a physical injury, which may lead to long-term neurosis.
He sought therapy to help deal with the trauma of losing his job unexpectedly.
traumaadjective
Relating to or used in the treatment of serious physical injuries or psychological shock.
She completed her rotation in the hospital’s trauma unit.