trauma center

noun

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

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The man was able to talk to rescuers, but was flown to a trauma center by air ambulance in a critical condition, the sheriff's office said. Patrick Smith, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026 Rural patients, who may be far from a Level 1 trauma center, may benefit most from early interventions like the one MU is piloting. Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 He was taken to a trauma center and was listed as being in critical condition, police said. Jose Fabian, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 The man was transferred to an area trauma center, where he was listed in critical condition, Lowther said. Jason Green, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trauma center

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First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trauma center was in 1973

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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

trauma center

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