posttraumatic

/ˌpoʊsttrəˈmætɪk/
adjective
  1. Occurring after or as a result of a physical or emotional injury.
    • The doctor specializes in treating posttraumatic injuries in athletes.
    • She experienced posttraumatic headaches after the car accident.
    • Posttraumatic stress can affect people long after the event is over.
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