traumatism

[ trou-muh-tiz-uh m, traw- ]
/ ˈtraʊ məˌtɪz əm, ˈtrɔ- /
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noun Pathology.

any abnormal condition produced by a trauma.
the trauma or wound itself.

Origin of traumatism

First recorded in 1855–60, traumatism is from the Late Greek word traumatismós a wounding. See traumatic, -ism

Words nearby traumatism

traumatic discopathy, traumatic neuritis, traumatic neuroma, traumatic occlusion, traumatic tetanus, traumatism, traumatize, traumato-, traumatogenic occlusion, traumatology, traumatopnea

Words related to traumatism

impact, disturbance, consternation, collapse, bump, confusion, jolt, earthquake, excitement, trauma, awe, injury, scare, breakdown, stupor, crash, distress, clash, collision, concussion

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British Dictionary definitions for traumatism

traumatism
/ (ˈtrɔːməˌtɪzəm) /

noun

any abnormal bodily condition caused by injury, wound, or shock
(not in technical usage) another name for trauma (def. 2)

Medical definitions for traumatism

traumatism
[ trô′mə-tĭz′əm, trou′- ]

n.

The physical or psychological condition produced by a trauma.
A wound or an injury.