Trauma

/tɹˈɔːmɐ/

/ˈtɹɔmə/

[noun]

Trauma

[NOUN]

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

synonyms : psychic trauma

a physical injury

synonyms : harm

hurt

injury

Examples

1. Trauma surgeons work tirelessly to save lives, but ultimately they realize there is a remedy for everything except death and must accept that some injuries are simply too severe.

2. I worry that all the trauma she's already been through at such a young age hardens her heart.

3. And trauma requires healing.

4. So loss of that nature brings trauma.