Noun: trauma (traumas,traumata) tro-mu
- An emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects
"The survivor of the accident suffered from psychic trauma for years";
- psychic trauma
- Any physical damage to the body caused by violence, accident or fracture etc.
"The accident caused severe trauma to the passengers";
- injury, hurt, harm
Derived forms: traumata, traumas
Type of: health problem, ill health, mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state, unhealthiness
Encyclopedia: Trauma, Violence and Abuse