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Meaning of Trauma
A psychological or emotional response to a distressing event, or a physical injury.
Definitions
- A state of shock, distress, or discomfort following a physically or emotionally stressful event
- An emotional response to a terrible event, or a physical injury
- A wound or injury, especially one made by a sharp object
Etymology of Trauma
The word "trauma" comes from the Greek word "τραῦμα" (trauma), meaning "wound" or "injury", which is derived from the verb "τιτράω" (titrao), meaning "to wound"
Historically, the term was used in medicine to describe physical injuries, but its meaning has expanded to include psychological and emotional distress
Example Uses
- The patient experienced trauma after the car accident and required counseling
- The trauma of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and take years to heal
- The new employee struggled to cope with the trauma of being bullied at her previous job