trauma

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A deep emotional shock or wound that has lasting effects.

   She is still recovering from the trauma of losing her home.

2. 2
   noun

   A serious physical injury, often from violence or an accident.

   The patient was rushed to the trauma unit after the crash.

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Simplified etymology

Trauma is an English use of a Greek word meaning literally “wound.” In the late 19th century, the word was extended from physical injury to the idea of a mental wound.

From Ancient Greek τραῦμα (traûma, “wound, damage”).

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