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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Daniel R. Quiles, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Scofield contends the allegations have led to a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis, on top of considerable professional hardship.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Lingering grief over the 2020 death of her father and post-traumatic stress from a 2024 crash compounded her issues.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Purim is the Jewish model of post-traumatic growth.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 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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