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trauma in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
    injury  hurt  harm  trauma 
  2. an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects
    trauma  psychic trauma 
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trauma in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (noun) Any serious injury to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.
  2. (noun) An emotional wound leading to psychological injury.
  3. (noun) An event that causes great distress.
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