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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Most certifications fall under the categories of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, which are two of six qualifying conditions.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The film, which world premiered in the Berlinale’s Perspectives sidebar, follows an impoverished but determined family put to test when the father, who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, is accused of murder.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Finding effective ways to tackle post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans, especially those who’ve seen combat, is a worthy cause that has occupied the minds of many researchers over the years.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
The findings may help neuroscientists better understand and treat memory issues in mental disorders such as schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The film, which world premiered in the Berlinale’s Perspectives sidebar, follows an impoverished but determined family put to test when the father, who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, is accused of murder.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Finding effective ways to tackle post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans, especially those who’ve seen combat, is a worthy cause that has occupied the minds of many researchers over the years.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
The findings may help neuroscientists better understand and treat memory issues in mental disorders such as schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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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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