traumatologist

noun

trau·​ma·​tol·​o·​gist ˌtrȯ-mə-ˈtä-lə-jəst 

also

ˌtrau̇- 

plural traumatologists

: an individual specializing in traumatology:

a

: a physician (such as an orthopedic surgeon) specializing in the treatment of severe, acute physical injuries (as from a car accident or gunshot wound) sustained by individuals requiring immediate medical attention

b

: a health-care professional specializing in the treatment of psychological trauma in individuals affected by severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

traumatologist

noun

trau·​ma·​tol·​o·​gist ˌtrȯ-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst  ˌtrau̇- 

: an individual specializing in traumatology:

a

: a physician (as an orthopedic surgeon) specializing in the treatment of severe, acute physical injuries (as from a car accident or gunshot wound) sustained by individuals requiring immediate medical attention

b

: a health-care professional specializing in the treatment of psychological trauma in individuals affected by severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury