post-traumatic
adjective
post-trau·mat·ic
ˌpōs(t)-trə-ˈma-tik 
-trȯ-,
-trau̇-
variants
or less commonly posttraumatic
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic seizures
post-traumatic headache
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Many returning veterans brought home physical disabilities; others suffered from undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder, which mid-20th-century medical professionals struggled to treat.
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The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Others use kratom to self-treat chronic pain, to get a relaxing high or to self-treat mental health issues such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
In fact, a hyperactive locus coeruleus fuels some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Elizabeth Riley, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The report also said nine officers were hurt, 14 cases of post-traumatic stress disorder were reported and eight officers retired during the surge.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Others use kratom to self-treat chronic pain, to get a relaxing high or to self-treat mental health issues such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
In fact, a hyperactive locus coeruleus fuels some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Elizabeth Riley, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The report also said nine officers were hurt, 14 cases of post-traumatic stress disorder were reported and eight officers retired during the surge.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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post-traumatic
adjective
post-trau·mat·ic
-trə-ˈmat-ik, -trȯ-, -trau̇-
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic epilepsy
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