Meaning & Definition of word "Trauma"

Trauma

/ˈtrɔɪ.mə/

1. a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
- Example: The loss of her loved one caused her significant emotional trauma.
2. a physical injury.
- Example: The patient was treated for trauma sustained in the car accident.
3. an emotional wound or shock that creates lasting psychological effects.
- Example: He struggled with childhood trauma that affected his adult relationships.

●From the Greek 'τραῦμα' (trauma), meaning 'wound' or 'injury'.

emotional trauma:

Psychological damage resulting from distressing events.

trauma-informed care:

An approach to therapy that recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals.

trauma bond:

A strong emotional attachment formed between individuals through shared traumatic experiences.

traumatize:

To cause someone to experience a trauma.

traumatology:

The branch of medicine that deals with wounds and injuries.

psychotrauma:

Psychological trauma that compromises a person's mental health.

Meaning: Drama or excessive emotional response.

● Example Sentence: Stop with the trauma, it's just a minor setback.

Meaning: A situation causing stress or emotional pain.

● Example Sentence: That meeting was total trauma, I can't believe it.