trauma
Translation
trauma, shock, injury
Examples
He suffered emotional trauma after the accident.
He suffered emotional trauma after the accident.
The patient has severe head trauma.
The patient has severe head trauma.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) a severe emotional shock He suffered emotional trauma after the accident.
((countable)) a physical injury to the body The patient has severe head trauma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shock, distress, injury, wound
Etymology
From Greek 'trauma' meaning 'wound'.
Memory Tips
Think of a traumatic event that leaves a mental or physical 'wound'. The word is similar in many languages.