trauma center

noun

: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries

Examples of trauma center in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both riders were transported to a nearby trauma center, where the man later died from his injuries. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Four of the injured, including a toddler, were taken to Harborview Medical Center, the region’s top-level trauma center, Davis added. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 27 July 2026

The woman died at Harborview Medical Center, the region’s top-level trauma center, where she and multiple other people were rushed after the shooting. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 July 2026

The suspect was hit by police gunfire and was transported to a trauma center nearby, according to authorities. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trauma center

• epicenter
• multicenter
• centre
• enter
• renter
• stentor
• dissenter
• frequenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer

Medical Definition

trauma center

noun

: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries