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Synonyms
trau·ma (trốmə, troú-)

[Greek.]

noun: pl., -mas or -ma·ta (-mə-tə) 

  1. A serious injury or shock to the body, as from violence or an accident.
  2. An emotional wound or shock that creates substantial, lasting damage to the psychological development of a person, often leading to neurosis.
  3. An event or situation that causes great distress and disruption.

derivatives

trau·mat́ic
adjective
trau·mat́i·cal·ly
adverb