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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While in foster care, one of their daughters was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression due to being separated from her parents, according to court records.
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The complaint states Geter Pinder suffers from severe emotional distress, anxiety, paranoia about her safety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other ailments.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The complaint states Geter Pinder suffers from severe emotional distress, anxiety, paranoia about her safety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.
—Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Shock, mourning and symptoms from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are some of the few emotional barriers homeowners may deal with after a fire.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The complaint states Geter Pinder suffers from severe emotional distress, anxiety, paranoia about her safety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other ailments.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The complaint states Geter Pinder suffers from severe emotional distress, anxiety, paranoia about her safety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.
—Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Shock, mourning and symptoms from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are some of the few emotional barriers homeowners may deal with after a fire.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 4 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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