post-traumatic

adjective

post-trau·​mat·​ic ˌpōs(t)-trə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce post-traumatic (audio)
-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. 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 See All Example Sentences for post-traumatic

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary post- + traumatic

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of post-traumatic was in 1872

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“Post-traumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post-traumatic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

post-traumatic

adjective
post-trau·​mat·​ic -trə-ˈmat-ik, -trȯ-, -trau̇- How to pronounce post-traumatic (audio)
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic epilepsy
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