trauma center

noun

: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries

Examples of trauma center in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two adults aboard were taken a nearby trauma center, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told CNN. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

The driver of a Volkswagen vehicle involved in the crash, 19-year-old Matthew Thomson Howard Waylett, of Monkton, Maryland, was injured and airlifted to a trauma center for treatment. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

The psychologist, 51, has set up a foundation in their names, and a grief and trauma center is planned to follow in the coming months. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2026

The firefighter suffered serious injuries and was taken to a trauma center. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trauma center

• epicenter
• multicenter
• centre
• enter
• renter
• stentor
• dissenter
• frequenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer

Medical Definition

trauma center

noun

: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries