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

Examples of post-traumatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ultimately, these tools could yield discoveries about the brain and potentially even treatments for psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). — Simon Makin, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

His father was a World War II veteran, and, as Stewart discussed, suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026

The sheriff said the man was an Army veteran who, had post-traumatic stress disorder and other serious problems. — Gershon Harrell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

During her incarceration, Runa stopped eating and after her release, she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary post- + traumatic

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for post-traumatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic

Medical Definition

post-traumatic

adjective

post-trau·​mat·​ic -trə-ˈmat-ik, -trȯ-, -trau̇- 

: occurring after or as a result of trauma

post-traumatic epilepsy